Wabash Field Day: A Successful Glimpse in 2025

BY Dairyland Seed Agronomy Team

2024

More than 200 attendees at the Dairyland Seed 2024 Product and Agronomy Research (PAR) Field Day in Wabash, Indiana enjoyed perfect weather, optimal views of the 2025 product portfolio and a sneak peek at this year’s agronomic study plots.

“Our PAR Field Day in Wabash is truly a differentiator in the industry. It’s not only an opportunity to learn first-hand about the impressive products and information coming out of Dairyland Seed, but it’s also a great opportunity to connect with other local dealers and members of the Dairyland Seed Leadership Team,” says Dan Ritter, Central Region Agronomist.

The free, half-day event, held every year near the Eastern Customer Service Center in Wabash, Indiana, is open to anyone: dealers, customers, family and friends. This year, the program consisted of five stops focused on the Dairyland Seed 2025 corn and soybean product portfolios, Dairyland Seed original research, and special presentations by Corteva Agriscience experts on biologicals and the Enlist Weed Control System. Attendees then had the option to stay for lunch and walk around to explore the product lineup more.

Additionally, Dairyland Seed invited high school students from the local Heartland Career Center to join for a special tour and career coaching Q&A. Heartland Career Center is a Career Technical Education (CTE) facility in Wabash that provides student with technical skills, knowledge and training needed to succeed in future careers. Dairyland Seed has a long history of supporting Heartland Career Center’s agriculture program. This year’s students got the opportunity to tour the field day and ask questions about the maintenance of the plots, as well as how to analyze and use the data.

“As a Heartland Career Center student, it was cool seeing what different careers in agriculture look like, as well as all the new technology,” said Beau Shultz, Heartland Career Center junior and 2024 Dairyland Seed intern.

The product and agronomic research done at the Wabash Farm are the basis of the annual Dairyland Seed Product and Agronomy Research (PAR) report. The report covers topics suggested to the Agronomy team by dealers and customers, as well as topics the Agronomy Team believes are of value to the next-generation farmer. Printed and digital versions of the report will be available starting in January 2025, making it an excellent sales tool to prepare for the 2025 season.

Next year’s PAR Field Day will be tentatively held on August 20-21, 2025, in Wabash, Indiana. The event will again be free to attend and will include a meal for each attendee. Ask your Dairyland Seed District Sales Manager for more information as we near August 2025 and be on the lookout for more information.

“I think everyone should make the journey to see at least one Dairyland Seed Product and Agronomy Research Field Day,” said Ryan Mueller, Corn Product and Agronomy Team Lead. “There is no better way to come interested in learning more about Dairyland Seed and leave completely blown away.”