WHY TREAT YOUR SEED?

• STAND LOSS - 70% of all stand losses in the Midwest could be eliminated if we would just treat the seed (source: Dr. Bob Nyvall, Iowa State University).

• COSTLY REPLANTING - Replanting soybeans is estimated to cost $60 - $100 per acre.

• YIELD LOSS - Many fields have stands that are too good to be replanted but not good enough to get maximum yield.

• WEED COMPETITION - Incomplete stands will not develop proper canopy and thus allow excessive weed problems which rob moisture, nutrients and yield.

• REDUCED SEEDING RATES - Lower seeding rates are being used, making it essential that a high percent of the plants survive.

• EARLIER PLANTINGS - Soybeans are being planted earlier which tends to slow or delay germination. Treatment is needed to boost germination and emergence.

• NO-TILL - Minimum tillage practices produce additional seed stress due to poorer quality seed beds. Also, crop residues host disease organisms that can attack the seed and seedling.

• UNIVERSITY RESEARCH - Studies indicate that both high and low quality seed benefit from treatment.

• DISEASE PROTECTION - Seed treatments can now protect against most major seed and soil-borne diseases including Phytophthora, Pythium, seedling pod and stem blight, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium and Anthracnose.

• COMMON SENSE - All the corn and sorghum is treated for disease protection, and many of the same diseases attack soybeans.

• RETURN ON INVESTMENT - The most complete treatment package only takes approximately 1/3 bushel per acre to pay for its cost.

No-till can be a cold, cruel world.

• Soil temperatures are cooler.

• Soil moisture is higher.

• High levels of residue greatly increase soil pathogens.

• Germination and emergence are slowed due to wet and cold soil conditions.

• Higher disease levels in wetland cold soils, specifically Pythium, Phytophthora, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia.

• Full, uniform stand more critical for weed control.

• Seed bed is less desirable and uniformity of planting depth becomes more variable.

Why Treat Seed On The Farm?

• Minimizes carry-over of treated seed.

• Allows maximum flexibility in planting intentions.

• Allows prescription treatment by fields.

• Can quickly adapt to changing weather patterns.

• It's simple, quick, easy and economical.

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