As harvest gets underway across the country, the American Seed Trade Association is reminding farmers to take precautions to keep treated seed out of the grain supply. Seed treatments help protect seeds and seedlings from early-season insects and diseases, supporting stronger stands, healthier plants, and improved yields. But ASTA says proper handling is important throughout the seed’s life cycle, including removing treated seed from containers and equipment used to handle harvested grain. Andy LaVigne (lah-VEEN), ASTA president and CEO, says treated seed can be an important investment in crop production when handled responsibly. “Strong harvests are built long before the combine ever enters the field,” LaVigne said. “When used and handled responsibly, treated seeds are one of the most effective, economical tools a farmer has to protect yield from the ground up.” ASTA and other groups offer educational resources covering the treatment, handling, transportation, and planting of treated seed.
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