CFS Trial Shows Outstanding Results!
Dec 02, 2018
Cody Schmeling, CFS Agronomist
I have seen quite a few positive agronomic impacts from using seed treatments over the last number of years. First and foremost, are yield increases which provide us with a return on investment (ROI). But in those areas with higher yield we are also seeing other impacts and the ”why” with increased stand and early season plant vigor. I have witnessed Pythium and/or Phytophthora wipe out a soybean stand between tile lines in untreated beans while the same bean with treatment in the same field maintained a more uniform stand.
Impact of seed treatment is confirmed in the data. 6.21 bu/acre on a 2018 trial of Warden RTA + Vibrance + iLevo. This particular package of treatments cost the grower $22.55/unit (planting at 140,000 seeds/acre so 1 unit=1 acre). 6.21 bu/acre increase using $9/bu selling price still adds $33.34/acre to the growers bottom line above the added investment of the treatment.
I have always been a believer in seed treatments, and this trial helped to confirm that they are a cost-effective tool for increasing ROI. We have been adjusting soybean populations the last few years and trying to find the optimum final stand, and I believe we can save money by planting a little less seed when treating with a quality seed treatment. An increase of 10,000 plants/acre or more using seed treatment allows us to drop the populations down a bit to offset potential white mold issues, while remaining confident that we have a good stand to achieve high yields. In this particular case, the grower saw the benefit in the combine of over 6 bushels and will be using more seed treatments in the future.
I have seen quite a few positive agronomic impacts from using seed treatments over the last number of years. First and foremost, are yield increases which provide us with a return on investment (ROI). But in those areas with higher yield we are also seeing other impacts and the ”why” with increased stand and early season plant vigor. I have witnessed Pythium and/or Phytophthora wipe out a soybean stand between tile lines in untreated beans while the same bean with treatment in the same field maintained a more uniform stand.
Impact of seed treatment is confirmed in the data. 6.21 bu/acre on a 2018 trial of Warden RTA + Vibrance + iLevo. This particular package of treatments cost the grower $22.55/unit (planting at 140,000 seeds/acre so 1 unit=1 acre). 6.21 bu/acre increase using $9/bu selling price still adds $33.34/acre to the growers bottom line above the added investment of the treatment.
I have always been a believer in seed treatments, and this trial helped to confirm that they are a cost-effective tool for increasing ROI. We have been adjusting soybean populations the last few years and trying to find the optimum final stand, and I believe we can save money by planting a little less seed when treating with a quality seed treatment. An increase of 10,000 plants/acre or more using seed treatment allows us to drop the populations down a bit to offset potential white mold issues, while remaining confident that we have a good stand to achieve high yields. In this particular case, the grower saw the benefit in the combine of over 6 bushels and will be using more seed treatments in the future.
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May 28, 2024
Join the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on June 1 for Ag Education
Day. Ag is so relevant in our region, but many children only “see” it from a bus window. This FREE
Museum day gives a hands-on opportunity to explore, learn, and ask questions about the importance
of agriculture in our everyday life. Teaching children about agriculture at a young age can help
them start recognizing how it impacts the world around them and can help them learn other important
aspects about life.
Day. Ag is so relevant in our region, but many children only “see” it from a bus window. This FREE
Museum day gives a hands-on opportunity to explore, learn, and ask questions about the importance
of agriculture in our everyday life. Teaching children about agriculture at a young age can help
them start recognizing how it impacts the world around them and can help them learn other important
aspects about life.
May 17, 2023
Highlights as of 5/16:
Corn:
Planting and weather conditions are the name of the game currently. With planting progress looking very favorable and the weather forecast showing above normal temps and below normal precipitation for much of the corn belt all signs point to very good planting conditions. With that, we gave up yesterday’s gains on old crop and put in some new lows on December corn.
Corn:
Planting and weather conditions are the name of the game currently. With planting progress looking very favorable and the weather forecast showing above normal temps and below normal precipitation for much of the corn belt all signs point to very good planting conditions. With that, we gave up yesterday’s gains on old crop and put in some new lows on December corn.