Each seed treatment product protects against a specific list of diseases or insects, but it’s the overall impact of early season protection on stand establishment that has much more far-reaching impacts than simply avoiding disease infection.
In this Pulse School episode, Wes Anderson, agronomy manager for Richardson Pioneer, does outline which seed treatments will protect against what on each crop, but also highlights the incredible impact that early season disease control can have on the crop. While it may not always seem like it at the time, going the extra mile to establish a strong, healthy, uniform plant stand can help in the fight against later season disease and even come into play in yield and harvest management. Anderson explains that and more in this concise video.
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