Control seed-borne diseases in wheat with fungicide seed treatments
Fungicide seed treatments are becoming an important part of wheat production in Kansas. In 2019, Fusarium is an important issue for many seed producers. Learn how seed treatments can help with seed-borne diseases.
Evaluating a new soybean seed treatment to control Sudden Death Syndrome in Kansas
Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) is a disease that affects soybeans and is caused by a soilborne fungus. Since there are no varieties that offer full resistance, seed treatments are a common management practice. Read about a recent K-State study evaluating a new product for the 2020 growing season.
Updated 'Seed Treatment Fungicides for Wheat Disease Management 2020' now available
Seed treatments are an important part of wheat production in Kansas. An updated version of the K-State publication MF2955, Seed Treatment Fungicides for Wheat Disease Management 2020 is now available.
Wheat planting - Seed treatments are strongly encouraged this season
Seed treatments are strongly advised for wheat seed that is being saved from previous seasons. The 2020 harvest saw higher than normal levels of common bunt and loose smut in Kansas.
Soybean seed treatments: Avoiding seedling diseases
As farmers start planting soybeans in Kansas, it is important to consider common causes of seedling damping off and potential management strategies. Learn about the main soybean seedling diseases and what seed treatments are effective in this article.
Wheat planting - Consider seed treatments this year
As wheat planting draws closer in Kansas, fungicide seed treatments are strongly advised. Fungicide seed treatments are an important and highly effective tool for controlling common bunt and a host of other seed-borne diseases.
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Soybean seed treatments: Avoiding seedling diseases
As producers start planting soybeans in Kansas, it is important to consider common causes of seedling damping off and potential management strategies. This article addresses some frequently asked questions concerning the use of seed treatments for soybeans.
Wheat seed treatment considerations in 2023
Seed treatments are an important part of wheat production in Kansas. An updated version of the K-State publication MF2955, Seed Treatment Fungicides for Wheat Disease Management 2023 is now available. It is important to make sure the seed treatment chosen matches the diseases and pests you are looking to control.
Seed treatment fungicides for wheat disease management
Seed treatments are an important part of wheat production in Kansas. Most fungicide seed treatments protect against several seed-borne diseases (common bunt, loose smut, flag smut) and seedling diseases that may result in poor emergence or damping off. This article explains the considerations when deciding on seed treatments.