Ronald Powell started Powell Seeds in 1961 at the exact same location that operations are conducted at today. After starting with a simple bagging system and public varieties, the seed industry has undergone immense changes. His son, Rex Powell, joined the business after graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Grandson Roger Powell came on board the operation ful
l time in 2001, bringing yet a third generation of commitment to Powell Seeds customers. Powell Seeds is truly a family owned and operated Seed Company, with a vast amount of experience and knowledge that you can trust. Our seed is grown and raised in OUR fields giving us 100% control and you a product with less handling and damage than you will find with a contract grower. You know what they say, "When you want something done right, do it yourself!" EVERY SINGLE BAG is visually inspected before being sealed. Even EVERY BULK UNIT is visually inspected while being filled- to make absolutely certain that our customers are happy with the uniformity, purity, and consistency they require to get the planting season off to a great start. Our genetics come from the finest breeders in the nation, and allow us to excel and surpass other companies in disease resistance, vigor, and yield! Powell Seeds has consistently beaten the larger companies in test plots and yield comparisons year after year. With ever changing traits and genetics, you can be sure that we will continue to renew our seed's genetic material and guarantee that our customers have the best there is!
