There are Many Benefits of Purchasing New Seed
 

  Purchasing new seed is a convenient way to ensure getting a product that is highest quality and highest yielding vs. bin run. Our seed meets strict quality standards, and you can rest assured that every bag is professionally handled and rigorously tested. Buying new seed dramatically reduces splits and foreign matter and ensures varietals purity because we use germination tests to ensure piece of mind. New seed is also weed free. The economies of buying new seed vs. using bin run beans is a no-brainer. The average loss associated with clean-out is 10-15% for bin run soybeans, and bin run planting rates are generally 10% higher that new certified seed.
   There are some limited warranty-benefits associated with buying new seed. With new seed, you get dealer agronomic support before and after the sale. With the purchase of a Roundup® brand herbicide, you can participate in the Roundup Rewards® program, which has paid pit over $500 Million to growers since 1997. Buying new seed supports new innovations. Monsanto's research and development spending in 2005 was $588 Million. New trait introductions take 7-9 years for commercialization and cost $50-100 Million. Be smart. Buy New Seed.