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History and Legacy of Brevant Seeds and Hybrid Corn

Episode Summary

This month, hosts Ashley and Andy talk with Danny Brummel, Brevant Retail Business Manager in Illinois, on the evolution of hybrid corn. Take a listen to learn more about the background of Brevant Seeds and the one-hundred-year-old story of hybrid corn.

Episode Notes

History and Legacy of Brevant and Hybrid Corn: Danny, prompted by Ashley and Andrew, provided an in-depth historical account of the origins of Brevant's genetics, tracing the evolution from open-pollinated corn to hybridization, the pivotal role of Henry A. Wallace, and the company's impact on the seed industry.