b'PARTNER CONTENTExpanded label provides broader protection for cereal and pulse farmersBy: David Borgmeier, Seed Applied Technologies Lead, Corteva Agriscience.C orteva Agriscience is excited toLumivia CPL Insecticide Seed Treatment Efficacy Against Seedcorn Maggotannounce that farmers now havePinto bean field trial in Pasco, Wash., with seedcorn maggot pressuregreater access to Lumivia CPL in-secticide seed treatment, which provides broad protection against early season yield-robbing pests in cereals and pulse crops.A fast-acting, broad-spectrum insec-ticide, Lumivia CPL has been approved for use in wheat for the past two years. In November, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a label expansion to extend Lumivia CPLs use to lentil, pulse, barley, dry shelled pea and bean, and other crops. The label expansion is an important win for farmers. Now, producers may treat their seed on-farm or purchase seed treated with Lumivia CPL. This will help farmers achieve uniform and healthy plant stand establishment, reduce sprayNot treated Lumivia CPL insecticide seed treatment applications, and maximize their crops0.75 fl oz/cwtyield potential. and yield potential and manage pestprove farmer outcomes. Though Corteva Provides up to 40 days of seedlingpopulations. The seed treatment alsois relatively new in the seed treatment protection demonstrates proven activity againstindustry, we are rapidly screening and Lumivia CPL contains a Group 28 anthra- other key early-season insect pests includ- developing new solutions for farmers. Its nilic diamide insecticide that remainsing pea leaf weevil, armyworm, wireworm,exciting to be a part of this expansion of concentrated in key areas of the plant aftergrasshopper and seedcorn maggot. product offerings.planting, protecting through germinationFarmers can purchase Lumivia CPL and after emergence. The products highlyKey pest management toolinsecticide seed treatment from their local systemic movement above and belowLumivia CPL features a unique mode of ac- ag retailer. To learn more about Lumivia ground provides seedling protection up totion and a strong active ingredient that ben- CPL, visit Corteva.com or contact your lo-40 days after seeding. efits any resistance management plan. Thecal Corteva representative.insecticidal seed treatment is efficaciousContact your state pesticide regulatory The only pulse and cereal seed treatmentat low-use rates and compatible with otheragency to determine if Lumivia CPL is reg-that controls cutworm commercial seed treatment technologies.istered for sale or use in your state. Please Lumivia CPL provides outstanding earlyAs someone who has spent my entirereference Lumivia CPLs supplemental season insect protection for cereals, peascareer in the seed industry, Im alwaysproduct label for approved crops. Always and lentils to help maximize stand countpleased to see an effective chemistry im- read and follow label directions. JANUARY 2023 SEEDWORLD.COM /71'