2020 Seed Product Guide

OUR STORY
FOUNDED 1932
FEDERAL HYBRIDS
FEDERAL HYBRIDS STORY Federal Hybrids, Inc. has had
a successful history going all the way back to 1932 when
Allen Thurman founded the company in Eastern Iowa.
From the start, Federal Hybrids was on the cutting edge
of new technology by being one of the first companies
to promote single-cross hybrid seed corn in the United
States. Today, that same leading-edge technology is a
core value of Federal Hybrids.
In 1999, Tim and Kathy Butikofer purchased Federal
Hybrids and began marketing seed in neighboring states.
In 2004, Tim and his brother-in-law, Kent Banwart, began
selling seed in Iowa. Kent soon became an owner in the
Company. In the past few years, family members, Rhett
Jensen and Brennan Fehr, have also become owners in
the Company. Federal Hybrids carries on the traditions
of family values, the latest in research and technology,
top seed quality, and diversified products.
Today Federal Hybrids markets in 20 states and is known
for becoming one of the fastest growing independent
seed companies in the Midwest. In the last seven years,
Federal Hybrids’ growth has increased an average of
25% per year. Our rapid growth is due to a combination
of great people, great products, great performance, and
repeat business.
Product selection has been the key to our growth and
success. Our distributors are a large part of our product
selection team. We feel our distributors are the ones
walking your fields, knowing your production limiting
factors, and have been a great asset to our product
selection process. Product selection and prescription
product placement are two of the most important
decisions that can help increase your yield and
profitability.
Federal Hybrids offers an excellent portfolio of leadingedge
genetics and technology that will significantly
boost profit on every acre planted. Federal Hybrids
continues its well-established relationships with the
industry’s leading genetic and trait providers. Our ability
to access genetics and traits from such a diversified
platform provides the “Federal Yield Advantage”. The
Federal Yield Advantage is evident in many F.I.R.S.T. Trial
results, appreciated by our satisfied customers, and
responsible for our repeat business and rapid growth.
Federal Hybrids is honored to have served the American
farmer for 88 years with the latest in seed technologies,
genetics, and traits. We welcome you to become part
of Federal Hybrids so you, too, can experience the
“Federal Yield Advantage”!
To learn more, visit our website at www.federalhybrids.com
ELGIN STAFF
Tim Butikofer
President
Rhett Jensen
Customer Service/Sales
Deb Knight
Office Manager
Laura Matt
Controller
Tammy Callahan
Seed Account/Customer Service
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