November 2020 - 20

SEED SHOWCASE
HM.CLAUSE mourns loss of Gehin, touts products
It is with great sadness that we
announce the unexpected passing
of Robert Gehin on Aug. 31, 2020
in Belleville, Wisconsin. Rob started
his career with Ferry-Morse Seed
Co. as farm manager in July 1981
and throughout his nearly 40-year
career with HM.CLAUSE and legacy
companies, Rob held several roles
including station manager, spinach
breeder, snap bean breeder and most
recently large seed breeding coordinator.
Additionally, Rob was an active
member in our R&D leadership
team, chair of the HM.CLAUSE large
seed R&D steering council, charter
member of the Harris Moran research
steering committee (2002-2008) and
a member of the limagrain vegetable
seed bean crop committee.
During his time with HM.CLAUSE,
Rob achieved several awards and
accolades. In 2002, Rob won the
HM.CLAUSE outstanding employee
award for his excellence in business. In
2007, Rob was awarded employee of
the quarter for his high performance
and business standards excellence.
Rob held several bean variety patents
and was a driving force in an industry
leading bean breeding program that
has delivered such varieties as Wyatt,
of product highlight videos and
the ability to connect with product
experts, you'll feel like you were in the
field with us.
Access our virtual field days at
www.hmclausefielddays.com.
Immokalee Field Days. The
HM.CLAUSE field days at our research
station in Immokalee, Florida, will
occur the week of Dec. 7 where we
will showcase 110 different vegetable
varieties. Species available to preview
include tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower,
bell peppers, hot peppers, squash,
watermelon, tomatillos and melons.
Featured varieties include DaVinci
Roma tomato, HMC8148 round
tomato and HMC 8802 watermelon.
If you are interested in attending
ROBERT GEHIN
Bowie, Sahara, Hickock and Caprice,
as well as newer releases like Aldrin,
Colter, LaSalle, Oakley and Desoto.
Family, sports, woodworking and
Alaska summed up the passion in
Rob's life. Rob is survived by his wife
Brenda, his sons Andrew and Thomas,
their wives and five grandchildren.
Virtual field days. HM.CLAUSE
hosted our annual field days in
Davis, California, in early August,
and launched our virtual experience
globally on Aug. 24. On display
are many commercial and new
products from our development
pipeline. This virtual event is the
perfect opportunity to learn about
our innovative new varieties. With
photos and statistics, access to our
digital field book, links to hundreds
in person, call Catherine Cellon
(561-322-5550) to schedule an
appointment. This event will also take
place virtually for those who are not
able to travel.
Product spotlights. Tomato -
DaVinci brings market-leading
fruit quality and disease resistance
required for diverse regional planting.
Adapted well for the East Coast
market, DaVinci features very high
fruit quality, higher yield potential
due to extended setting on the plan, a
671 BC
CS
EXCLUSIVE
BI-COLOR SWEET CORN
This variety produces good
shipper quality corn. Great eating
quality with good husk protection
and excellent tip fill.
HYBRID GREEN ZUCCHINI
A medium dark green zucchini
with light flecking and strong fall
virus protection perfect for the late
summer or early fall planting slot.
* For sale in FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, AL, MS ONLY
LONG DAY ONION
Northeast type has shown high
pack outs and earliness. Excellent
skin, thin necks and shape. Best
results under irrigation.
HYBRID SWEET BELL PEPPER
High quality, mid maturing hybrid
suited for place pack. Excellent
uniformity, smooth, firm and glossy
dark green fruit.
Tribute
Highlander
Nitro S10®
For information on these and other Clifton Seed
varieties, visit our website: www.cliftonseed.com
or call (800) 231-9359 or (866) 342-5893 to
find a sales representative in your area.
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