Seed Production and Processing

Betaseed is the only sugarbeet seed supplier that maintains possession and total control of quality of their seed from seed harvest until on-farm delivery to growers. Whether seed is direct sown or transplanted from stecklings, all seed harvested for commercial use is processed, packaged, and shipped directly by the Tangent facility. Through seed harvest and processing, over seven separate quality control and assurance tests are conducted to ensure the highest possible seed quality and germination. By using a state-of-the-art computerized manufacturing system, more than 50 full-time employees process and package seed that is demanded by growers throughout North America.

Seed Production / Multiplication Process
Seed Processing Steps

1. Cleaning
2. Hulling
3. Sizing
4. Gravity
5. Priming (UltiPro®)
6. Coating and Coloring
7. Packaging
8. Quality Control


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Meet the Tangent Team

Julie Furgala
Non-Commercial Lead

Chengwei Ren
Seed Research Scientist

Heather Nunn
Master Scheduler

Robert Mason
Supervisor of Basic Seed Production

Casper Lehner
Assistant Manager of Tangent Operations

Catherine Zuo
Production Planner

Jennifer Habbestad
Project Coordinator

Bryan Meier
Director of Operations


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