b'PARTNER CONTENTwith more than one mode of action for broader protec- SYNGENTA OFFERS NEW OPTIONStion and improved stewardship to address resistance issues. For 40 years, the name Syngenta has been synonymousWhat does the seed treatment protect against?with seed treatment innovation. A Syngenta seed While seed treatments can include fungicides and insec- treatment is more than an active ingredient on a seed and ticides, theres more to producing top yields than justis comprised of products, application and services, as well managing disease and insects. For example, soybean cystas stewardship insights that ensure a good experience for nematode (SCN) remains the No. 1 yield robber in soy- both the retailer and the grower.beans. Its essential to ask whether your soybean seedTo provide growers with the latest technologies that treatments also protect against nematodes, Oklesh says. can help them produce better quality, higher yieldingWho stands behind the seed treatment? It takes significant investments of time, money and expertise tocrops, Syngenta is consistently adding more Seedcare develop proven, reliable seed treatments. Also, makeinnovations to its portfolio. sure the company that supplies the technology provides Saltro fungicide seed treatmentPending regulatory service and support before, during and after the sale,approval in Canada, a new fungicide seed treatment will Ireland says. help protect soybeans against sudden death syndromeDoes the seed treatment use the latest technology?(SDS) and nematodes, including SCN. It contains Older chemistries dont offer the many advantages ofAdepidyn technology and will be marketed as Saltro seed new technologies, which often have lower use rates and more powerful active ingredients, gram for gram, Irelandtreatment.says. You get what you pay for, he adds. Even thoughIn trials with SDS pressure, Adepidyn has delivered a older chemistries cost less, they might be the worst few4-bu/A or more soybean yield advantage, compared with dollars you spend, if you dont get the protection yourILEVO seed treatment, Ireland notes. 1Even in trials with crop requires. low-disease-pressure situations, we still see a 1.5 bushelWhat will return the best value to my acres? A goodyield bump 2 , he adds. Adepidyn protects against SDS seed treatment wont just prevent yield loss; it will boostwithout causing additional early-season plant stresses, like potential yield, Oklesh says. All this puts more moneyphytotoxicity and stunting.back into your pocket. Investing in innovation allows Syngenta to provide growers This article first appeared in Thrive, the Syngentawith proven seed treatment solutions. We know times are magazine and website for growers and resellers. To readtough and margins are tight, Oklesh says. Thats why its more articles in Thrive, go to syngentathrive.com. essential to ask whats on your seed. Focusing on return on investment, not just cost, helps you protect your seed investment and maximize your crops potential.1U.S. trials with SDS pressure; 2015-2019. Trial locations: AR, IL, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, TN, WI. Trials with significantly different disease incidence/ severity rating between Check and SDS treatment2Syngenta field trial data (n = 26); 2015 to 2017JULY 2020 GERMINATION.CA 35'