Hubner Seed Co., Inc., a producer of corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa seeds operating in 15 states throughout the midwest and east coast, announced it will have 22 new varieties of corn, five new soybean varieties and three new varieties of wheat for the 2006 growing season.

These new seeds offer strong defensive packages, impressive yields and a variety of options to meet farm, pest and soil specific needs.

“We’re always improving our seed and our technology to meet the high standards that Hubner Seed customers have,” said Bob Hubner, Hubner Seed president.

Hubner Seed is adding six conventional corn hybrids and 16 hybrids with genetic technology. Leading the new conventional varieties is H3688 with excellent yield potential and strong stalk and root strength. H5592PR offers a genetic package that is loaded with options.

“Our H5592PR corn hybrid is going to get lots of attention with a genetic package that offers Roundup Ready, corn borer protection and rootworm protection all in one seed,” Hubner said.

Four of the five new Roundup Ready soybean varieties offer cyst nematode resistance.

“H302NRR has impressed our customers,” said Hubner. “It’s new 3.0 maturity yield standard and strong defensive package works well in most weather and soil conditions.”

For the first time Hubner Seed will offer a bearded wheat variety, H98B. This late maturity seed has heavy test weights and high yielding potential.

Hubner Seed Co., Inc., is the right blend of local knowledge, local experience, quality seed products and technology. Our regional operations react quickly to provide our customers the latest technology and the most innovative new seed hybrids and products. Farmers throughout the east and Midwest trust our products, knowledge and experience to help make the right planting decisions.

Hubner Seed Co., Inc., was founded in January 1972, as a partnership between Robert L. Hubner, father, and Robert Lee Hubner, son, with 54 years combined experience in seed production.