Result

No significant differences in in plant density were found between the treated and untreated plots.

Seed treatment had no significant impact on plant density or yield. As a result, treatments including a seed treatment reduced profit by $5-10/ac.

 Summary

Understanding seed source, variety disease resistance ratings, field disease history, length and diversity of crop rotations, and seeding practices will help you evaluate disease risks and the need for seed treatments. Use a similar strategy to determine if an insecticide seed treatment is also necessary.

Spring weather conditions can be variable by year, a broad-spectrum seed treatment can help mitigate disease risk.