about seed
to feed
Today’s commodity supply chain is complex. Challenges like market competition, tariffs, and a more discerning buyer have put a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities to make the chain better. Seed to Feed is a living and breathing platform for innovative solutions to showcase the best and brightest partners in the industry.
Why “Seed to Feed”?
Seed to Feed creates increased profitability for farmers and feed producers by properly valuing commodities through a connected supply chain.
What are we doing?
We are growing soybeans on a five acre plot at the Grand Farm. From planting to consumption, we are collecting data and tracking quality metrics. The project is a collaboration between nine technology and industry partners. Our goal is to create a real-life supply chain to expose current challenges, provide a platform for innovative solutions, and improve industry education.
Follow along this summer as we share how this project will benefit the entire supply chain, all the way back to the farmer.
Genesis Feed Technologies Co-Founder, Matthew Clark, put it best:
“The starting point is for one farmer to meet another,” Clark said. “It sounds too simple, but this is precisely how an information exchange platform can operate. As a grain consumer and traveler, I often meet U.S. farmers and see their products on farms…The first step in transformation is to look at the value of the different commodities between producer and end user. Then, evolve the logistics around the value, not the value around existing logistics and distribution. Value first; systems second. I think we all need to go back to basics on the relationship between an American farmer and his counterpart in producing hogs or chickens anywhere in the world.”
Peter Schott introduces the project at the 2021 Cultivate Conference in Fargo, ND:
soybean
supply chain
SOYBEANS ARE PLANTED
A little narrative about planting…
Offering a comprehensive group of high-end varieties specifically chosen due to their high yield and strong agronomic background.
GFT is redefining how the market values and trades ingredients like the soybeans grown in this field. We work with buyers in more than 17 countries around the world to educate them about the economic value of ingredient nutrients, so they can save money.
growth season
Soybeans grow from seed to hypocotl to cotyledon and finally into mature plants that seed out in the fall.
SOYBEANS ARE harvested
Farmers harvest soybeans.
Bushel’s platform has grown rapidly, now powering nearly 2,000 grain facilities across the U.S. and Canada with real-time business information for their producers.
regional transport
Farmers truck beans to local grain elevators.
national Transport
Trains haul beans from grain elevators across the region toward their final shipping destination.
NCI’s mission is to support regional agriculture and value-added processing by conducting educational and technical programs that expand and maintain domestic and international markets for northern grown crops.
international transport
Bulk vessels and container ships transport soybeans around the world.
PROCESSING
Local mills receive soybeans from various shipping destinations and process for feed.
Innovating to expand partnerships, markets, and opportunities for the success of North Dakota soybean growers.
Growing and inspiring regional businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs to collaborate globally in developing technological and human solutions for farming in a
new era.
FEEDING
Soybeans become feed primarily for hogs and chickens.
plot progress
Watch our beans grow day by day via our live footage — updating every 10 minutes!
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Always growing, always testing, always improving. It’s important to us that we ensure proper growing protocols so that this knowledge can be passed down to customers - the producers.
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Check out this partner testimonial from @genesisfeedtech! 🌱
Genesis Feed Technologies is working on #SeedtoFeed, which is a project focused on increasing profitability for farmers + feed producers by valuing commodities through a connected supply chain.
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Behind the scenes of Genesis Feed Tech and the #seedtofeed idea👀
One of the ways we keep our ducks happy and healthy is with the use of environmental enrichment toys. Our team here at Maple Leaf Farms went through several prototypes until we found the perfect choice. A Happy Duck is a Healthy Duck!🦆 #SeedToFeed #MLFarmToFork #ExploreDuck
We are excited to introduce our new #SeedToFeed video. Learn more about the sustainable foundations that our founder, Donald Wentzel, built our company on. Our team members and the Tucker Family continue to improve our Farm to Fork process every day. #SeedToFeed #MLFarmToFork 👩🌾
These guys are looking great and progressing well with their health and weight.😊
We are nearing the end of our backgrounding feed trial with @utahstate_ag and looking forward to beginning part 3, finishing diets.
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Want to learn more about the #seedtofeed #supplychain project? Genesis Feed Tech is redefining how the market values and trades ingredients like soybeans.
Our #SeedToFeed story continues with the amazingly talented chefs here in the Midwest that use local products. Chef Jason Brown owner of OneTen Craft Meatery is a prime example of how chefs can sustainably cook #MLFarmToFork. 👨🌾 👨🍳
Check out this roadmap for the supply chain!
We're pretty passionate about connecting the dots on this map. Find out how we're doing this through our innovative #seedtofeed program 👇
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