'Meticulous' may not even begin to describe this process

From the first cross to packaging and sale, the journey of a soybean seed is anywhere from six to eight years. The science involved in the transition from high-performing germplasm to a viable product takes years of experimental trials, and the work of agronomists, seed development specialists and pathologists. William Johnson, Bayer soybean technology manager discusses the seed breeding process:

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Johnson explains the steps Bayer takes to ensure the varieties brought to market in the Credenz bag stand out:

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Credenz varieties endure years of testing, elite trials and screening, to ensure they are ready for the marketplace and only the most superior varieties enter the seed bag. 


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