Increase your wheat crop’s yield potential with seed treatments

Oct 14, 2019


It has been said that 70 percent of a wheat crop’s yield potential has already been determined as soon as the seed is in the ground.  Why not give yourself a little extra insurance before planting with a seed treatment? Treating the seed can create an environment that promotes good germination, uniform emergence, and strong stand establishment during one of the most critical phases in the wheat growing season.

Treatments can contain seed fungicides, seed insecticides, and growth regulators. Seed fungicides protect against seed- and soil-borne diseases and early season damping off.  Seed insecticides ward off yield-limiting pests that can threaten early season vigor and plant health.  Growth regulators like Ascend can increase seedling root and shoot development which, in later planting windows, can be extremely beneficial.

Contact your local Co-op agronomy staff for more information. These experts are eager to help you develop the right wheat seed treatment strategy for your farm this fall! 
 

Read More News

Jun 08, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is encouraging eligible agricultural producers and forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene to apply for assistance through the Hurricane Helene Agricultural and Timber Relief Fund before the July 21, 2026, deadline. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. Central Time (5 p.m. Eastern).
May 18, 2026
When applying crop-protection products, precision matters more than ever. With rising input costs and increased scrutiny of off‑target movement, every drop of spray needs to reach its intended target. Whether treating thousands of acres of row crops or managing pastureland, the success of an application often hinges on two controllable factors: weather conditions — especially temperature inversions — and the adjuvants used in the tank mix.
Mar 23, 2026
Congress is weighing two parallel tracks to support agriculture: advancing a scaled-down farm bill and approving billions in additional emergency assistance as farm finances remain under intense pressure.