Wehmeyer Seed Company

05/05/2026

Recently, we officially welcomed Phil Hemker to the Production Team as our new Tower Operator! Phil brings over a decade of hands-on production and operations experience, with a strong background in managing teams, optimizing workflows, and driving efficiency across complex processes. He has successfully led large-scale production environments, overseeing staffing, scheduling, quality control, and safety.

He has already been recognized for his positive attitude and problem-solving mindset here at Wehmeyer Seed, and we know he will help us improve processes and maintain high operational standards. We are so excited to have him. Welcome to the team!!

04/30/2026

Yesterday we had a great company meeting where we celebrated our accomplishments from the last quarter and our people! SHOUT OUT to these 5 folks, who were selected from their peers as a Core Value winner!

🌟𝐑𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭. “He does a good job and has improved the box building process and work area significantly since joining the team.”
🌟𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐁𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦. “He is willing to help where needed. He has grown incredibly fast and shown the capability and willingness to learn about other parts of the company. He always has a good attitude.”
🌟𝐓𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧: 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥. “He consistently shows a strong work ethic and positive attitude. He stays busy, takes initiative, and is always willing to learn. He asks thoughtful questions and is quickly learning the ins and outs of many production roles. His dedication, professionalism, and eagerness to grow make him very deserving of this recognition”
🌟𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. “Her dedication behind the scenes has been integral to our success and growth. As a passionate brand ambassador, she works tirelessly to promote our brands and keep us at the forefront of the seed industry. Whether leading a marketing campaign, working with our videographer, or managing other responsibilities, she pursues excellence in every detail.”
🌟𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐎𝐫𝐫: 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. “He has his hands in a little of everything in our company. His eyes are on everything and he helps out everyone. There are times he even wants to change his name😄"

04/21/2026

It’s that time of year where it’s likely we find our founder in a wheat plot or field! A lot to look at right now. In Southern IL the wheat is heading earlier than last year due to recent warm temps. We will be seeing some apps happening to the earlier maturity varieties this week!

04/05/2026

It truly is amazing grace. He is risen!! Happy Easter everyone!

“The angel said to the woman, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” -Matthew 28: 5-6

04/03/2026

The warehouse has been emptying out quickly! Shout out to our production and sales team who’s working hard to complete work orders and shipments to our customers.

Team work makes the dream work 💪

03/30/2026

Meet Drew 🌱 As our Seed Production Grower Manager, Drew oversees thousands of acres of soybeans and wheat each year. For him, it’s about more than just the crop. It’s about relationships, trust, and doing right by the growers we serve.

From his roots on a family farm to his role at Wehmeyer Seed, agriculture has always been a part of who he is. Whether he’s working with growers in the field or spending time with his family outdoors, that passion shows up in everything he does.

It’s people like Drew who make our mission possible: delivering high-quality seed with a high-quality experience from planting through harvest. We're so grateful to have him on the team!

03/27/2026

What an awesome day for Matt, our President and John, our Sales Manager! They were invited to the White House for the Great American Agricultural Celebration. So proud to be part of this industry!

03/25/2026

Make sure you are scouting your wheat fields! Our Sales Managers in the Southern Illinois area have been seeing aphids. Be factoring that into your management plans.

David West talks through what insects we should we watching for in our wheat fields, the issues aphids create in wheat, scouting tips, and management practices for aphid control.

03/20/2026

We loved hosting ag students from SWIC this morning! 🌱

From talk about seed breeding to the work that happens behind the scenes here, it was a great opportunity to share what drives us at Wehmeyer Seed. We’re always excited to connect with the next generation of agriculture and show them how it all comes together… from the field to the bag.

Thanks for spending the morning with us! We hope you learned something new and enjoyed the tour as much as we enjoyed having you!

03/18/2026

Wheat fungicide timing can make or break yield potential. Don’t wait until the season is in full swing to think about fungicide… reach out to Griffin Range at 618-604-2320 to get your 🌾 acres booked!!

03/05/2026

A fantastic Commodity Classic! Highlights were connecting with partners and farmers and learning from industry experts. We also really enjoyed the National Wheat Foundation’s annual program recognizing outstanding farmers! Already looking forward to next year’s event!