Organic Acreage Program

Mercaris is again partnering with Benson Hill, a business focused on delivering superior seeds including the eMerge Genetics portfolio of non-GMO soybean varieties. They are looking for growers willing to plant their High Oleic Low Linolenic, non-GMO soybeans for the 2022 growing season.  While it is getting late in the year for planting decisions, this is a great opportunity to get premium prices and form a connection with a reputable buyer.

Contract highlights

• Full take/Act of God, acreage contract
• Non-GMO – eMerge variety specific (maturity zones 2.3 – 4.8)
• Buyer’s call AND Harvest, elevator movement
• +15% over Jan ’22 CBOT, delivered
• +20% for Ultra High Protein over Jan ‘22 CBOT
• Protein Premium of $0.10 per % with no cap nor penalty over 45%
• Farmer is responsible for the first 45 Miles of the delivery. Benson Hill is responsible for the remainder
• FOB Options available
• Planting Seed provided

Interested growers should send the following information to Darby Aherin (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 312-423-1878):
Name
Phone number
Farm zip code
Area Size