Identity-preserved crop production
Elevate your product with consistent, high-quality IP crops
Sourcing superior, consistent raw materials can be challenging — especially in a dynamic global landscape. That’s where Weiland Farms comes in. We don’t just grow crops, we cultivate partnerships. With specialized crop production tailored to your specifications, we ensure a steady supply of consistent, quality identity-preserved crops to enhance your supply chain.
Custom crop development: Tailoring millet to thrive in our climate
Home to the largest acreage of millet in the state of Iowa, Weiland Farms is at the forefront of multiplying the latest in millet genetics. Through in-depth research and rigorous testing, we've been able to modify this highly water-efficient crop in a way that both enhances its nutritional profile and ensures consistent yield. This new frontier is giving our partners innovative, sustainable options in their grain operations.
Sown, grown and harvested
Our formula for helping you meet the needs of your customers and consumers is simple:
We partner with you to choose crops that thrive and align with your needs, pairing deep knowledge of tract-specific conditions with market demand.
We maintain meticulous records for full traceability of our crops, so you can follow the journey of every batch with confidence.
Our commitment to sustainability runs deep. We champion regenerative agricultural practices that not only uphold environmental sustainability and promote crop vitality but are also better for the earth.
We leverage the latest agricultural technology to optimize quality and yields while minimizing production risks unique to each crop type.
The combine harvester is an essential tool in our pursuit of quality. Through technology and extensive know-how, we ensure the first crucial pass achieves the optimal separation of crop and residue, guaranteeing you a superior product.
Our specialties
Millet crop production
Specialized soybean production
High-yield corn production
Identity-preserved crop production (IP crops)
Your customers demand distinct characteristics and experiences. With our strict seed-to-harvest traceability, we preserve those experiences at the source. This process safeguards each crop’s unique DNA, allowing your products to stand out in the market.
Learn about our process
Foundation seed production
Great harvests start from the ground up. We cultivate superior-quality foundational seeds and basic seeds designed to serve as the basis for future extraordinary crops. Our rigorous quality control, traceability and risk management methods ensure a reliable, robust foundation for your small grain crops to flourish.
Our agronomic approachWhat our clients say
“Partnering with Weiland Farms has been a game-changer for our business. We rely on their expertise to provide us with quality certified proso millet seed that meets our precise specifications, and they consistently deliver beyond our expectations. Their commitment to quality, yield and sustainably is unparalleled and has helped us ensure a reliable supply of seed for our fast-growing business.”
Craig Anderson, Chief Operating Officer, Dryland Genetics
“Growing specialty crops requires a farm to think about its operations differently and adopt an agile strategy in execution. This is what excites me about partnering with Weiland Farms. Reid and his team meet the challenges of specialty crop production head-on. In our case, they’ve implemented a best-in-class IPM program to ensure the cultivation of pure non-GMO soybean fields, delivering high-quality grain for our closed-loop crush. Coordinating grain deliveries to specific locations on specific days is common practice in our line of work. Throughout these logistical hurdles, Weiland Farms has consistently demonstrated adaptability, proving themselves to be reliable partners.”
Kyle Smith, Director of Grower Innovation, Benson Hill
Frequently asked questions about our specialty crop production
Whether you're seeking a reliable source for high-quality, value-added specialty crops or are interested in our sustainable farming practices, here’s some additional insight into our operations and values.
While we excel in high-volume corn production, our real expertise lies in growing value-added specialty crops and alternative row crops and small grain crops, such as food-grade soy and millet. And we continually adapt to market opportunities to better serve our partners, such as producing foundational seed for small grains.
Our robust infrastructure, technology, people and processes enable us to offer a diverse crop portfolio to serve our customers’ needs. If there’s a specific crop you’re interested in, please contact us to discuss how we can meet your needs.
We collaborate with our clients to understand each crop's unique requirements. Our in-house agronomic expertise and technological capabilities enable us to adapt our farming practices to produce crops that meet your specific standards for quality, sustainability and traceability. We’d love to learn about your business’s current priorities.
We operate on a philosophy of continuous improvement. This is implemented through stringent quality control measures at every stage of crop production management, from seed integrity and planting to harvesting and storage. We also follow ecological farming methods to promote soil health and crop vitality, mitigating risks associated with crop health and yield.
Our reliable production is supported by several factors unique to the north-central Iowa climate:
- Superior soil quality: Our region is home to some of the world's most fertile land, in large part due to our soil’s robust water-holding capacity. In fact, Iowa soils have the potential to hold 10 to 11 inches of moisture in the top five feet of soil. This advantage not only facilitates plant growth and productivity but also helps safeguard against potential drought risk by ensuring adequate moisture supply throughout the growing season.
- Consistent and plentiful rainfall: Our farms benefit from ample rainfall, a critical factor for reducing production risks. During the growing season (April to October), we average about 26 inches of rainfall. Our rainfall is also relatively consistent: Since 1895, annual precipitation ranged from a low of 20 inches to a high of 48 inches.
These geographical and climactic advantages — combined with our farming expertise, operational efficiency and commitment to sustainability — make Weiland Farms a reliable choice for specialized crop production.
We don’t currently offer organic production services. However, if this is a goal for your business, please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Sustainability and traceability are at the core of how we operate as professional growers. We take a proactive approach to soil health, crop rotation, water conservation and other environmental factors, and, with experience in various systems, can customize our approach to meet your sustainability goals. Additionally, we maintain meticulous records to ensure the traceability of our crops, from seed to harvest.
Our crop production services facilitate cost savings for clients in a variety of ways:
- High-quality crops that meet your standards from the start = Lower processing costs
- Rigorous traceability and risk management systems = Reduced risk of supply chain disruptions
- Crops grown to your precise specifications = You only pay for what you need
- Efficient farming practices that yield higher outputs = Better value for your budget
- Scalable infrastructure and technology = Primarily built for high-volume corn production, our system allows us to extend efficiencies across all crops
