Latham Seeds has always put our customers first by sourcing genetics and traits from multiple suppliers. Our priority is offering top genetics — with the traits Upper Midwest farmers need — at a competitive price. We’re committed to helping farmers grow their legacies while keeping rural communities strong, and we’re proud to market Latham products through a local farmer-dealer network.
We recognize some of our outstanding dealers by featuring them in our publications. This year’s seed guide cover features Jerry, Steph, and JP Paumen (pronounced Paw-men) of Dammann Seeds in Plato, Minnesota. Dammann Seed Sales in April 2024 celebrated 75 years of their family-owned seed business.
The parallels between Dammann Sales and Latham Seeds are quite remarkable. Jerry’s grandfather started the family business by conditioning and selling oats. When Jerry’s father returned to the farm after college, he focused on selling soybeans. Then in 1989, Jerry’s parents ventured into corn sales, which provided Jerry with an opportunity to come home.
The Paumens also are involved in their community, with Steph volunteering at school and at church. Jerry has served on the parochial school board, as well as coached baseball and trap. The couple belongs to the Minnesota Corn Growers and the Minnesota Soybeans Growers Associations. They also are active in numerous local conservation groups.
It is an honor to work alongside Latham dealers like the Paumens, and it’s a pleasure to work every day with multigenerational family farmers across the Upper Midwest. Like you, we appreciate the opportunity to carry on our family’s tradition of farmer helping farmer and neighbor helping neighbor. Thanks for all YOU do to keep rural America strong — and growing.
Hashbrown Hotdish
Ingredients
- Hashbrown patties
- 1 lb Hamburger
- 1 Onion
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Frozen peas
- American cheese slices
- French Fried Onions
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Line the bottom of the pan with hashbrowns.
- Brown the hamburger and onions; drain.
- Mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup with half can of milk; then add the hamburger and onions.
- Spoon the soup-hamburger mixture on top of the hashbrowns.
- Top with frozen peas.
- Cover with American cheese slices.
- Cover with foil. COOK’S TIP: Spray the foil with no-stick spray to prevent cheese from sticking.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
- Take off the foil, cover with French fried onions and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes on the counter before serving.