Introducing Beck’s to Our Seed Lineup

For 90 years, Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. has been on a journey to consistently provide the best products and services for the communities we serve. A key component of this journey is seeking out and aligning ourselves with customer service-minded partners. That’s why it’s with great joy we announce the next step on our journey — adding Beck’s to our seed offering.

WHY BECK’S?

1. Our Cultures Align

Founded in 1937, Beck’s is the largest family-owned seed company and the third-largest seed brand in the U.S. With a history rooted in agriculture, it’s clear Beck’s and their family of employees pride themselves on living out their culture each day. It’s stunning how closely their values align with ours; it’s almost like looking in a mirror. Just as our mission is to serve others for success, theirs is to help farmers succeed.

“As we’ve gotten to know Beck’s, it has struck me the similarities between the two family-owned companies and the value structure in an era of consolidation,” Mark Stutsman, COO, said.

Like Eldon Stutsman, who believed in “emphasizing service, and sales will come naturally,” Beck’s is committed to offering solutions that benefit growers — even if they are not directly related to seed.

“We very much admire their customer-first approach and extensive research programs, which is one of our focuses as well,” Mark said. “We just saw this as an opportunity for a great collaboration between two companies.”

2. Proven Value and Integrity

Our Fairfax, Iowa, location has offered Beck’s seed for many years, allowing us to see how Beck’s employees treat each other and their customers. The service they have provided our Fairfax employees and customers and the level of integrity they have shown is a breath of fresh air.

“Integrity is a big deal to me,” Curt Miller, Fairfax Plant Manager, said. “Beck’s handles everything very professionally, and they treat you as an individual. It’s clear they’re concerned about your needs, not just a broad-stroke, everybody-fits-into-this approach.”

Actions speak louder than words. The values they hold and the integrity they’ve displayed in Fairfax are two reasons Beck’s has appealed to us as a business. More importantly, the support they provide to customers and their reliability as a company will benefit our growers. We have seen firsthand their unwavering commitment to helping farmers succeed.

3. Diversified Product Offering

Another reason we’re excited to partner with Beck’s is their extensive product lineup. One of their strengths is their ability to provide growers with a wide variety of genetic and trait packages from all the major providers. We’re confident there is a solution for every grower in Beck’s lineup, no matter their diverse operational needs.

As an agronomic advisor, we aim to provide you with localized solutions that will work in your fields. We know that one-size-fits-all recommendation isn’t in your vocabulary — and it’s not in ours either. Something we appreciate about Beck’s is their local hybrid recommendations, leading to better results at harvest. When it comes to seed (and other agronomy products, for that matter), the product is only as good as its placement. Good placement requires experts who can make data-driven recommendations. Our local Beck’s team is second to none when it comes to helping place products for each acre.

“The three Beck’s employees calling on us in eastern Iowa have been with Beck’s for a very long time,” Mark said. “They have tenures of 13, 12 and eight years with the company, a tenure that speaks volumes about how Beck’s treats its employees. We have not seen that level of loyalty with any other seed company we have represented over the years.”

Beck’s goes above and beyond in many ways, especially when it comes to standing behind their product. Their 100% Free Replant Policy is unique to the industry, and we hope this added value gives growers the confidence and freedom they need to try Beck’s on their operation.

BRINGING BECK’S TO YOUR FARM

Likely, this isn’t the first time you’ve heard us say this, but we strongly believe in putting products to the test before we make recommendations and officially bring them on board. A few of the fields at the Stutsman Farm have had Beck’s products on them for a few years, and we’ve seen positive results that have given us the peace of mind to make this move. This spring, we planted a seed plot comparing Beck’s with other leading brands. If you’re curious about the performance of these products throughout the season, we’d love to have you come check it out.

From their company values rooted in doing what’s best for farmers to the exceptional service they provide and their strong product lineup, we’re excited to bring Beck’s to your farm gate for the 2025 growing season. We look forward to introducing you to the brand, the values we found so appealing and how their seed can fit in your operation.

MEET JEFF, OUR KEY BECK’S SEED ADVISOR

Jeff Junge and his wife Becky live near Atkins, Iowa, just west of Cedar Rapids. With over 36 years of experience in the seed industry, Jeff has brought an immense wealth of knowledge to area farmers during his eight years as a Beck’s seed advisor. Previously, Jeff worked for 16 years in retail (seed, fertilizer and chemicals), three years as a District Sales Manager for Monsanto (Asgrow Seed), and over nine years of seed production with Pioneer as a production leader.

“I see many similarities in culture between Stutsmans and Beck’s, and I look forward to working with the Stutsman sales team to help Iowa farmers succeed.” – Jeff Junge

More About Beck’s

Beck’s — Farmers At Heart® — revolutionized the customer seed buying experience by remaining true to a foundation built on faith, family and farming. Founded in 1937, Beck’s appreciates the farmers who have helped them become the largest family-owned retail seed company and the third-largest seed brand in the United States. The Beck family is now in its fifth generation of family members who work in the business to honor God and help farmers succeed. The Beck family and team of employees help farmers achieve success from generation to generation through authentic customer experiences, product diversity, seed quality and performance. With a home office located in Atlanta, Indiana, Beck’s serves farmers throughout the Midwest and mid-south. For more information about Beck’s, visit http://www.beckshybrids.com/. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.