
Latham Hi-Tech Seeds is excited to welcome Aaron Deike to our team as our newest Regional Sales Manager. With a strong background in agriculture and a passion for helping farmers succeed, Aaron brings both experience and enthusiasm to his new role.
Growing Up Ag
Aaron was raised just outside Wahpeton, North Dakota, where he was deeply rooted in agriculture from an early age. His father operates a third-generation family farm, raising corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa and cattle.
“Growing up on the farm really shaped who I am,” Aaron says. “It gave me an appreciation for hard work and the importance of farming legacies.”
In high school, Aaron was active in football and wrestling, and he spent much of his free time outdoors hunting and fishing — hobbies he still enjoys today.
The Road to Agronomy
Aaron attended North Dakota State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Crop and Weed Science. “I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of how plants and soil work together,” he explains. “My background on the farm made it easy to connect with the science behind growing crops.”
That hands-on experience has translated into a passion for helping other farmers succeed. As an RSM, Aaron will work alongside Latham’s seed dealers to make strong, field-by-field recommendations and support customers in achieving their goals.
A Family-Focused Future
Aaron says what attracted him to Latham Seeds is the company’s commitment to its family-first values.
“I kept hearing how Latham puts people first, and that really stood out to me,” he says. “I’m looking forward to working closely with dealers and helping them continue their family legacies.”
When he’s not in the field, Aaron enjoys relaxing at the lake, hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends and family.
Family Favorite: Tuesday Hotdish
Aaron is sharing a favorite recipe passed down through generations: Tuesday Hotdish (also called Shipwreck Hotdish when it isn’t served on a Tuesday).
“It was my great grandma’s favorite dish to make every Tuesday,” he says. “It brings back a lot of memories from family dinners on the farm.”
We’re thrilled to have Aaron on board and can’t wait to see the positive impact he makes across Latham Country. Welcome to the team, Aaron!


Tuesday Hotdish
Equipment
- 2-quart casserole dish
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes peeled and sliced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans drained
- 1 10.75 oz can condensed tomato soup
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Arrange potatoes at the bottom of the casserole dish. Crumble ground beef over potatoes, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper.
- Spread onions over meat and then beans. Pour undiluted soup over everything. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Check, and continue baking for 1 hour.