SHEFFIELD, Iowa — September 12, 2007 — Latham Hybrids announces the addition of seed sales veteran Brad Beatty of Shellsburg to its growing ranks of district sales managers (DSM).  Beatty will serve customers in Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan and Linn Counties.

Beatty is a veteran of DSM positions at Trelay Seed Company, Midwest Seed Genetics, the Shellsburg Elevator and more. He also served as a location manager for Terra International. 

“Brad comes to Latham Hybrids with some tremendous leadership experience and a track record of going above and beyond for his customers,” said John Latham, president, Latham Hybrids. “His prior work experience, including his experience as a crop consultant, will bring tremendous benefits to our customers.”

Beatty holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Hamilton College in Cedar Rapids. He also has an Applicators License, is a Certified Crop Advisor and brings expertise in the all the areas needed to assist customers in the critical task of selecting the right seed to maximize profit potential.

“It’s exciting to work for a family-owned business where every employee can have a real impact on the success of the company,” Beatty said. ”I’m looking forward to using Latham Hybrid’s scientific, hands-on approach to making recommendations to my customers that will help them maximize yields and profits. I’m convinced that Latham Hybrids truly wants to be a partner in its customers’ success.”

Latham Hybrids, LLC., is an independent, family-owned seed corn company that brings world-class technology home^™ to rural communities in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota.  The company was founded in 2004 by third-generation seedsman John Latham and his wife, Shannon, and John’s brother, Chris Latham.  Latham Hybrids’ founders draw on more than 60 years of Latham family involvement in the seed business.  With its headquarters in Sheffield, Iowa, Latham Hi-Tech Hybrids is located in the heart of the nation’s most productive agricultural ground.  Latham Hi-Tech Hybrids partners with global seed technology companies to give thousands of independent, family farmers access to the latest advancement in seed corn genetics. For more information about the company, visit www.lathamhybrids.com or call 1-877-GO-LATHAM.