Seed treatments play a crucial role in providing protection for the seed and seedlings against disease and insect pressure from the moment they are planted. There are hundreds of pathogens and insects that can damage or even kill the seed or seedlings before they even have a chance to develop, which can negatively influence the crop’s progress throughout the growing season and have a major impact on the yield results at harvest time.

Pest and disease pressures can also affect the plant’s growth and development throughout the season because of poor nutrient uptake or reduced stand establishment which can impact the crops’ overall yield.

Most crops benefit from a seed treatment. Diseases and insects common to winter wheat such as Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium along with wireworm can be managed with the use of seed treatments. If a grower is wanting a high wheat yield, a comprehensive plan needs to be developed before the seed goes into the ground. Part of that plan needs to include control of insects and disease pressures.

Winter Wheat Seed Treatment Options

Continued advancements in seed treatment have allowed ag retailers a variety of options to help growers protect their crops from the hundreds of fungi and insects that may negatively impact their crop yields. Seed treatments as part of a strong crop management plan can help growers achieve the higher yields, they strive to produce each growing season.

CHS Agronomy offers retailers two industry-leading options for winter wheat seed treatments which are designed to help fit the needs of their growers.

STI Customized is a custom-blending seed treatment service that enables retailers to offer custom blended seed treatments for the customers. STI Customized uses some of the most proven products along with the latest chemistries to enter the market to build a retailer an outstanding offering with exceptional value. CHS Agronomy blending sites allow their ag retailers to choose from over 350 custom blends or create a completely new and unique blend for their specific needs. By providing options for growers and retailers, CHS Agronomy can help customers create the most diverse and customized blended seed treatment that works for their specific needs.

Packaged Seed Treatments is a portfolio of high-quality seed treatments leading agronomic performance against well-known seed-borne and soil-borne diseases. These seed treatments provide a consistent formulation that retailers can count on. This focused control is convenient for the retailer to use and easy to manage. Retailers don’t have to worry about inventory restrictions and other EPA rules that can govern custom blends. CHS Agronomy's packaged seed treatments are available in a variety of product options and convenient sizes including 2.5-gallon jugs, 15-gallon kegs and 250-gallon shuttles.

CHS Agronomy's Seed Treatments includes some of the newest chemistries in the seed treatment market and provides excellent protection for a variety of crops. The portfolio provides two different product options for winter wheat, including:

1. Artect™ Fungicide is a three-fungicide premix seed treatment for wheat, barley, triticale, and oats. Controls and suppresses many common early-season diseases including seed decay, smut activity, Rhizoctonia spp. and Fusarium spp.
2. Artect™ Fungicide and Insecticide is a ready-to-use fungicide and insecticide seed treatment that offers wheat growers protection against wireworms, Pythium, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia.

For more information about CHS Agronomy’s STI Customized and Packaged Seed Treatments visit CHSAgronomy.com.