Protective soybean seed fungicide treatment may not increase profitability

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Source: Brian Ward, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Bugwood.org

Researchers analyzed how seed treatments affect yield and profitability in soybean farms in the Midwest and found that yield gains were modest and often did not offset the added cost of the treatment. Additionally, financial benefit was likely only when seed treatment costs were low and soybean prices were high.

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