Farmers don’t have time for noise. Every season demands clear, confident decisions that affect yield, profitability and risk.
When you choose seed, you’re not just selecting a product. You’re choosing a partner you can trust to help protect your operation. That’s why how a seed company operates matters just as much as what it sells.
“Before we talk about products or programs, we need to be clear on who we are and how we operate,” says Stine® Seed Company President Myron Stine. “That’s what farmers rely on.”
At Stine, our core pillars exist for one reason: to reduce risk and increase confidence for the farmer. They reflect how we want farmers to experience Stine. We are not simply a transactional operation, but one that’s built on strong relationships and decision-making. These pillars come to life through the work we do each day, starting with how we develop our products.
Pillar One: Breeding innovation
Breeding innovation matters because it brings confidence in how our products are built, how they compete with the competition and how they are placed in growers’ fields.
The work at Stine starts years before seed is ever sold. We are disciplined in our testing, research and product selection, with a focus on performance under real conditions. That investment gives farmers confidence that the product they’re planting wasn’t rushed, overhyped or built for a one-year win.
“Innovation only matters if it shows up in the field.”
Myron Stine, Stine Seed Company president
That focus matters to farmers because it leads to better product placement, clearer conversations and fewer surprises during the season.
Pillar Two: Family values
Family values matter because they shape how problems get handled. As a family-owned company, Stine thinks long term about relationships, not transactions. That means straight answers, accountability and follow-through. When conditions aren’t perfect, farmers need partners who stand behind decisions, not excuses.
Trust is earned season by season, not promised at the start.”
That trust matters when timing is tight, weather turns, or decisions need to be made quickly and honestly.
Pillar Three: Farmer results
Farmer results matter because they are the point — the ultimate goal of what we do and why we do it. Yield and profitability aren’t protected by seed alone. They’re protected by fundamentals. The right product on the right acre. Sound planting guidance. Staying engaged through emergence and early stand counts. Support before, during and after planting.
If farmers win, Stine wins.”
Myron Stine, Stine Seed Company president
That belief keeps the focus where it belongs: on helping farmers make informed decisions that protect yield potential and long-term success, not just closing a sale.
These pillars matter because they shape what you experience as a farmer, how products are built, how conversations are handled and how support shows up when it counts. They create consistency you can rely on, season after season.
That consistency is what builds confidence. And confidence is what helps farmers make better decisions even in uncertain years.
Learn how Stine can support your operation throughout the 2026 season and beyond. Connect with your local Stine sales rep.