At iCORN we've created a new way to select and purchase seed corn and soybean seed....your way and on your schedule. iCORN is now starting their 9th year of business providing high-yield potential corn and soybean genetics with the latest traits.
iCORN is a web based company with our home office located north of Indianapolis in Cicero, Indiana. From this central location, we are conveniently located to service customers in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Southern Wisconsin and Southern Michigan.
In 2007, iCORN became part of American Seeds, Inc. which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Monsanto's U. S. Crop Production business; established to support regional seed businesses with genetics and technology investments. This allows iCORN to more directly connect their customers to significant innovations in genomics-based breeding and other new technologies while continuing to operate autonomously to provide great services.
Okay, I understand the background of iCORN but what does iCORN offer that is different from other seed companies?
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In-depth product information complete with product photos and a short two minute video from our agronomist on how to position each product. To learn more about our products click here 109.5VT3
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CrossCheck Pro... we taken the work out of making unbiased comparisons between different hybrids. 3rd party data that you can depend on is used to populate the data base for making comparisons... CrossCheck Pro
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An easy to use shopping cart... your final cost per bag is calculated on the go as you select different discounts. On line statements....both from the current year and historical data... we keep your records for you.
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iCORN ships the seed directly from our climate controlled warehouse at Remington, Indiana to your farm.....FREE! No extra handling that may damage the seed.
Questions you may have before you purchase
If you haven't purchased from iCORN before, you may have some questions. We'll give you straight answers. We've listed some common questions and answers below. If yours isn't included, or you want to speak to us directly, please contact us for a personal reply.
- Do I have to set up an account at iCORN to purchase seed?
Yes. We need certain basic information to process your order, just like any other transaction. Your account also allows you to be recognized and greeted each time you visit iCORN. All account information is kept confidential, and all transactions are securely protected by using SSL encryption as well as the VeriSign security verification system.
- When is the best time of year to place my order?
Although you can place an order any time, you'll receive the best value when you order by September 30th. After the 30th, the price per unit increases each month until planting. Also, availability of newer hybrids decreases as we get closer to planting.
- How do I select the right hybrids for my fields?
Try iMatchSM. It's the quickest, easiest way to find the best hybrid for your specific field conditions. Another option is to select hybrids by maturity or by trait in our hybrid catalog. This will generate a sorted list that includes brief descriptions. If you want to review our entire hybrid line-up, you'll want to start on the hybrid listing page.
After you've found a hybrid that may fit your field, go to CrossCheck PRO and compare it to your current favorite hybrid. CrossCheck PRO uses only independent 3rd party data.
Wherever you start, you can always click on a hybrid name to get all the details on a hybrid profile page. These profiles feature information on traits, disease profiles, specific field positioning and more, plus a link to exclusive evaluations by iCORN agronomist Barry Soliday. Barry gives his honest assessment of each hybrid, telling you where it performs best-and where you'd do better to use something else.
- How easy is it to change or add another product to my order?
It is easy and simple! Any time before you check out, you can add a product or change a quantity. If you check out and then want to add another product, simply begin a new order.
- How and when do I pay for my seed?
You have several convenient options. The most common are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, E-Check and Farm Plan. Most banks now offer credit limits to allow for large agricultural purchases by credit card and some also offer attractive rebates or incentives. Payment by check is acceptable and will be listed as an option during the "Checkout" process. At the time of order, you will have two options:
- Partial payment offered for Sept.-Oct.=10%, Nov.=25% and Dec.=50% to lock in your price on all payment methods except Farm Plan Harvest Terms.
- Charge 100% of your order now
- How secure is an online purchase at iCORN?
Highly secure. Your security is a priority at iCORN. That's why we use SSL encryption and the VeriSign Internet security verification system to ensure maximum protection of your information. We believe these are the most reliable options available for securely conducting business on the Internet.
- When can I expect delivery? (Free delivery)
On time! Orders typically are delivered from mid-February through the end of March. To keep your costs down, we accumulate orders and then deliver by region. We know you have a busy schedule, so we'll always give you adequate lead time on each delivery. When possible, we attempt to ship your soybean and corn seed all at the same time in one truck! iCORN ships directly from our climate-controlled warehouse to your farm to reduce handling and insure the highest seed quality possible.
- What if I need to switch maturities or change my order?
Contact us. Most often, you'll know about changes well ahead of shipment time, so it is no problem to change the order. Just send an email to Jim Wolf requesting a change, or call him toll-free at 800-240-0101. As long as the product is still available, your order can adjusted.
- I'm used to working with a seed rep. How can I get to know iCORN better?
Spend some time at our website. We understand that we need to earn your trust before we can earn your business. So look around our site and get to know us. Look over our Farm Support. We've tried to provide real value by putting you in control and letting you buy seed corn your way. We hope you'll like our approach. We're sure you'll like our seed.
When you call the iCORN office during business hours you will be greeted by a "real" person and not a recording.