Seed is a grower’s largest initial input cost and must be protected to ensure yield potential. After successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to share with your customers:
Brandon Schrage was raised on a small family farm in Southern Illinois. He has advanced degrees in Plant and Soil Science, Weed Science, Crop Science and Entomology from Southern Illinois University — Carbondale, the University of Arkansas, and North Carolina State University. He has held several positions with Alvey Ag Research, SGS, Soygenetics, LLC., Growmark, BASF and since 2018, FMC. His experience encompasses weed, insect and disease management in corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, cotton, rice, dry beans, sunflowers, potatoes, sorghum, peanuts. Brandon is a certified pesticide applicator, certified crop consultant, certified commercial drone pilot, volunteer fire fighter, and Knight of Columbus. In his current role, he is responsible for research and development, technical training and sales support in the Great Plains with focus on Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri and Wyoming cropping systems.
Corey Klaphake received his B.S. In Crop and Weed Science from North Dakota State University in 2015, and since has worked for CHS Inc. He began working in CHS’s Product Development group as the company’s Product Registration Coordinator. During this role he was focused on the regulatory side of the business but, also became involved in research and development of new products. In October of 2016 Corey started his current role as a Technical Specialist and currently covers territories in Iowa and Illinois.
Joe Short grew up on a corn, soybean, and livestock farm in Northeast Iowa which his family still owns and operates today. He received a BS in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University. Upon Graduating, Joe began his professional career in animal health, operating in varying sales roles, engaging with larger producers, veterinarians, and consultants in the Midwest. For the past 15 years, Joe has been working in marketing and business management within the crop protection industry. Prior to joining Valent U.S.A, Joe moved to the Netherlands for a global marketing role that took him to Brazil, Argentina, Central America and Europe for business-development initiatives. Today, Joe manages the crop marketing team at Valent USA and specifically manages the soybean marketing for Valent.