Seed Treatment Archives

Posted on January 27, 2020, updated on January 30, 2020 by Scott Barr

Seed is susceptible to disease before and during emergence, before the plant’s own defense mechanisms kick in when photosynthesis begins. Seed treatments effectively protect against seed and soil-borne fungus that cause disease during this sensitiv…

Posted on November 25, 2019, updated on November 29, 2019 by Nicholas Petruic

A seed can only hold so much moisture. For a seed treatment to be effective, it must penetrate the seed coat. If the seed is too moist, it can’t do that well. Knowing the moisture content of your seed can be crucial to successful seed treatment app…

Posted on October 16, 2019, updated on October 21, 2019 by Brittnye Kroeker

In boxing, the “one-two combo” consists of two common punches — a jab (thrown with the lead hand) followed by the cross (thrown with the back hand). It is one of the most commonly used moves in boxing. A similar move exists in farming — combi…

Posted on August 27, 2019, updated on August 29, 2019 by Scott Barr

At the Ag in Motion show in Saskatchewan back in July, I was surprised by the amount of barley growers who told me they’re having smut trouble. Smut is a seed-borne disease that is very insidious; the best defence is seed testing and applying a goo…

Posted on July 25, 2019, updated on July 29, 2019 by Brittnye Kroeker

If you’re an Internet user, as most of us now are, you’re familiar with the concept of a FAQ: that is, “a list of questions and answers relating to a particular subject, especially one giving basic information for users of a website,” accordi…

Posted on June 7, 2019, updated on June 18, 2019 by Nicholas Petruic

Of all the seeds out there, pulses can be the most challenging to treat for a variety of reasons. For example, chickpea can be hard to deal with, because it’s surface is very rough and has a lot of crevasses. How does the nature of a seed impact se…

Posted on May 27, 2019, updated on June 2, 2019 by Allan Anderson

In wheat farming, bushels are often the name of the game. The more the better. Except when it comes to treating wheat seed. More on that later. As seed treatments evolve, it’s important to refresh our memories when it comes to treating seed properl…

Posted on April 23, 2019, updated on April 26, 2019 by Brittnye Kroeker

The F word in this article may not be what you’re thinking…. I regularly talk to growers about seed treatments, and the word I use in every conversation is “Formulation”. This word explains the key to a good seed treatment product. For a seed…

Posted on March 29, 2019, updated on April 2, 2019 by Krista Anderson

As producers continue to deal with a changing climate, they also continue to tackle the threat of pests that are adapting at a rapid rate. As mentioned in my previous column, pests are living organisms. They evolve just like humans do. Staying one st…

Posted on February 21, 2019, updated on March 29, 2019 by Krista Anderson

In the world of seed treatments, efficacy was once the word of the day. We’ve gone way beyond just efficacy in the development of these products. We’re now looking at the total package — we view these products as part of a system to help grower…

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Seed Treatment

Be on Guard: Understanding Seed and Soil-Borne Disease

Mind Your Seed Moisture to Prevent Dustoff

This Harvest Season, Hit Back Hard at Disease

Why You Shouldn’t Gamble on Protecting Your Seed

The Most Frequently Asked Questions I Get as a SeedGrowth Specialist

Rough Around the Edges: Tips for Treating Pulses

Why Bushels don’t Matter: Tips for Treating Wheat Seed

Why I Use the F Word When Talking Cereal Seed Treatments

Stay One Step Ahead of Pests? Challenge Accepted

Seed Treatments Aren’t all About Efficacy Anymore