Why use seed treatments?
You have probably heard that a seed’s greatest yield potential is the highest just before it goes into the ground. After that, there are many factors such as insects, diseases, and environmental conditions that are threatening that seed’s very existence, let alone its high end yield potential! Fortunately, there are key decisions that growers can make to mitigate risks and establish a good stand at planting. Getting a good stand provides the base for a successful growing season. Seed is one of the largest investments made during the growing season, and seed treatments play a critical role in protecting that investment from a wide range of yield robbing pests. Legend Seeds has a great portfolio of products to protect your yield potential and provide success throughout the growing season.
Corn Seed Treatment: CruiserMaxx 250
A combination of Cruiser 5FS seed treatment insecticide (0.25 mg ai/seed of thiamethoxam) and Maxim Quattro seed-applied fungicide, CruiserMaxx Corn 250 insecticide/fungicide seed treatment protects corn seed and seedlings against early-season insects, and seedborne and soilborne diseases leading to increased plant stand, uniformity, vigor and yield.
CruiserMaxx Corn 250 is an application of Cruiser 5FS insecticide delivered at the 0.25 mg a.i./seed rate and
Maxim Quattro fungicide.
Maxim Quattro
A four-way formulation, Maxim Quattro seed-applied fungicide contains four active ingredients to provide broad-spectrum protection against early-season disease. Maxim Quattro contains thiabendazole, which delivers best-in-class systemic protection against Fusarium species including Fusarium graminearum and Fusarium verticillioides.
Avicta Complete Corn
Avicta Complete Corn nematicide/insecticide/fungicide seed treatment offers triple protection against nematodes, insects and disease. Avicta Complete Corn is an innovative, convenient, seed-delivered technology that works instantly to protect corn seedlings from the moment the seed is planted.
Avicta Complete Corn is an on-seed application of Avicta Complete Corn 250 or Avicta Complete Corn 500, alone or in combination with sufficient Cruiser 5FS to deliver 1.25 mg ai/seed of insecticide.
What is QuickRoots?
Composed of live microorganisms that colonize the root system, creating an environment that is more favorable for nutrient availability.
Benefits of QuickRoots
- Has shown to increase root mass.
- Increased root mass allows plant to explore a greater volume of soil mass.
- Creates more favorable environments for nutrient availability especially phosphorus.
- Comes pre-treated in the bag to your farm or is offered in a planter hopper-box treatment.
- 18 month viability on the seed coat
Next Generation Seed Treatment Products
Acceleron Seed Treatment System helps maximize the performance potential of your seed and traits right from the start. Designed to complement new seed and trait products, Acceleron can improve stands and plant health to help maximize the performance potential of your crop.
YIELD PROTECTOR™ SEED TREATMENT SERIES
The Yield Protector Professional Series of seed treatments is exclusive to Legend Seeds. The series includes two specially-formulated variations: Professional and Basic for both soybeans and cereals. They are custom blended for Legend Seeds and proudly manufactured in the USA, near Chicago, Illinois. All were released with great success in the 2017 growing season. The Yield Protector Series products are part of the Legend Advantage Seed Treatment Packages.
- Excellent systemic control of four main seedling diseases, including: Phytophthora Root Rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, and Fusarium.
- Excellent systematic insecticide control to protect the seed and emerged seedling.
- Includes a polymer to reduce dust off or loss of treatment.
- Flow & Shine finishing powder to improve handling, plantability, and dust reduction.
Maximize Yield Potential of High-Value Seeds:
Yield Protector Pro: Soybean Treatment provides the protection you need, guarding against all major seed and early season soil-borne diseases. You can expect greater root mass, healthier roots, and more plants per acre – which all adds up to more yield.
Locally proven to increase your farm's return on investment.
| Treatment | Yield* | Additional Revenue Over Untreated @$8/BU |
| Untreated | 51.22 | $0.00 |
| YP Pro: Soybean | 54.33 | +$24.88 |
| YP Pro: Soybean + Preside CL® | 55.05 | +$30.64 |
*Average of 10 trials in 2017 & 2018 across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.
FLOW & SHINE
Seed treated with Flow & Shine has an enhanced shiny appearance that seed handlers and growers notice immediately. Beyond appearance, seed finished with Flow & Shine flows better through seed handling equipment and planters. This means fewer problems with seed bridging and sticking for more consistent seeding and planting performance.
"We were exceptionally happy with the plantability of our Legend soybeans with the new seed treatment. We have had issues with seed bridging up in the past, but with the YP Pro treated beans we had no issues and the seed flowed through the air seeder great."
Bob Mack
Watertown, SD
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- Excellent systematic control of four main seedling diseases. Including: Phytophthora Root Rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, and Fusarium.
- Three fungicides for broad-spectrum protection.
Learn more about YP Basic:
ILeVO is the first seed treatment product for soybeans that offers protection against Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and nematodes in the seed zone throughout the critical growing period. ILeVO protects against early-season infection, so your plants will be healthier and perform better, even in the absence of foliar SDS symptoms.
- SCN rate – .60 oz./unit - this rate provides protection against soybean cyst nematodes as well as other nematodes found in the soil.
- SDS rate – 1.18 oz./unit – this rate has shown to deliver an increase of 2-10 bushels per acre yield response where Sudden Death Syndrome is a problem.
Learn more about ILeVO®
Improve crop performance and yield potential with new Preside CL®, a fast-mixing, easy-to-handle, highly concentrated liquid inoculant for soybeans. While encouraging abundant nodulation and nodule masses, the inoculant also enables more efficient use of nitrogen (N). By providing four times more rhizobia than the competition, Preside CL helps plants grow more nodes, which equals more sites for pods. That means greater yield potential.
Learn more about Preside CL®
N-Force’s Added Advantages:
- Formulated for use with IFST –240 days on the seed survival
- 18 months of viability once the keg or jugs are opened
- 48 Hours of viability once the product is in its separate inoculant tank (other brands last 24 hours)
- 2 year dated product on unopened containers
- Special Stabilization Process of the Rhizobia require less extender, resulting in less tacky beans and better flowability
- Comes in a 15 gal ready to use keg (1,920 units per keg) or 2.5 gallon jug
- 2 oz. per cwt., so you can use what you need, not a specified package size of 400, 200 or 50 unit bladders
- Less mess, no boxes, no bags, no bottles
- Better value than the competitors
- Better bottom line
Soybean Treatment Packages:
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The stronger the start, the better to the finish!! This package brings the complete soybean treatment with the QuickRoots and Preside CL that improve crop performance helps plants grow more nodes, which equals more sites for pods.
In the end, that means greater yield potential.
Package includes:
- YP Pro
- Preside CL
- QuickRoots
Legend Advantage Gold - Maximize your yield potential with the Advantage Gold treatment package this year. Including YP Pro and QuickRoots, this duo is sure to protect your investment from early-season insects and diseases, promote better emergence along with enhancing your crop's nutrient capability and much more!
Package includes:
- YP Pro
- QuickRoots
Legend Advantage Silver Plus - Take a step up from the Advantage Silver package by adding Preside CL to your treatment lineup. Preside CL will help your plants grow more nodes, which equals more sites for pods; meaning greater yield potential! All of this on top of your YP Pro!
Package includes:
- YP Pro
- Preside CL
Legend Advantage Silver - This package provides all the necessities. you need to protect your investment in 2017. Get protection against harmful early-season insects and diseases along with promoting better emergence and improved vigor.
Package includes:
- YP Pro
YIELD PROTECTOR™ SEED TREATMENT SERIES
The Yield Protector Professional Series of seed treatments is exclusive to Legend Seeds. The series includes two specially-formulated variations: Professional and Basic for both soybeans and cereals. They are custom blended for Legend Seeds and proudly manufactured in the USA, near Chicago, Illinois. All were released with great success in the 2017 growing season. The Yield Protector Series products are part of the Legend Advantage Seed Treatment Packages.
- Excellent systematic control of the main seedling diseases, including: Pythium, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia.
- Three fungicides along with one insecticide for total protection.
- Protects young plants against insects and diseases for a strong healthy stand; leading to greater yield potential.
Learn more about YP Pro Cereal:
- Excellent control of seedling diseases. Including: Pythium, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia.
- Proactive protection against seed borne diseases.
Learn more about YP Basic Cereal:
Before opening a bag of seed, be sure to read, understand and accept the stewardship requirements, including applicable refuge requirements for insect resistance management, for the biotechnology traits expressed in the seed as set forth in the technology agreement that you sign. By opening and using a bag of seed, you are reaffirming your obligation to comply with the most recent stewardship requirements.
Seed containing a patented trait can only be used to plant a single commercial crop from which seed cannot be saved and replanted. Examples of seed containing a patented trait include but are not limited to Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® soybeans, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans, Genuity® Roundup Ready® spring canola, and Genuity® Roundup Ready® winter canola. Additional information and limitations on the use of these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement and the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: http://www.monsantotechnology.com
Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Only commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Certain products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Growers should refer to http://www.biotradestatus.com for any updated information on import country approvals. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.
B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.
IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: RIB Complete® corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. SmartStax® RIB Complete® corn blend is not allowed to be sold for planting in the Cotton-Growing Area. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready technology contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate.
Performance may vary from location to location and from year to year, as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible and should consider the impacts of these conditions on the grower’s fields.
Acceleron®, Genuity®, RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup®, SmartStax®, VT Double PRO® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC. LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design® are registered trademarks of Bayer. Herculex® is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Respect the Refuge and Corn Design® and Respect the Refuge® are registered trademarks of National Corn Growers Association. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, QuickRoots®, and Roundup Ready PLUS® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. IN CROP USES MAY NOT BE APPROVED IN ALL STATES. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans.
Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate.
Due to the unique cropping practices do not plant Roundup Ready® Alfalfa in Imperial County, California, pending import approvals and until Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI) grants express permission for such planting.
In the following states, purchase and use of HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology is subject to a Seed and Feed Use Agreement, requiring that products of this technology can only be used on farm or otherwise be used in the United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. In addition, due to the unique cropping practices do not plant HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology in Imperial County, California, pending import approval and until Forage Genetics International, LLC (FGI) grants express permission for such planting.
Forage Genetics International, LLC (“FGI”) is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). FGI products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with FGI’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology and Roundup Ready® Alfalfa have pending import approvals. GROWERS MUST DIRECT ANY PRODUCT PRODUCED FROM HARVXTRA® ALFALFA WITH ROUNDUP READY® TECHNOLOGY SEED OR CROPS (INCLUDING HAY AND HAY PRODUCTS) ONLY TO UNITED STATES DOMESTIC USE. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Growers should refer to http://www.biotradestatus.com/ for any updated information on import country approvals. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Biotechnology Industry Organization.
ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate.
Roundup Ready® is registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, used under license by Forage Genetics International, LLC. HarvXtra® is a registered trademark of Forage Genetics International, LLC. HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology is enabled with Technology from The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. © 2017 Forage Genetics International, LLC
SOYBEAN PIRACY STATEMENT: Seeds containing the Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield or the Roundup Ready 2 Xtend traits can only be used to plant a single commercial crop. It is unlawful to save and replant Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield or Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans. Additional information and limitations on the use of these products are provided in the Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement, the Monsanto Technology Use Guide, and 2016 Technology Use Guide Addendum to include Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans. U.S. patents for Monsanto technologies can be found at the following webpage: http://www.monsantotechnology.com
Important: Always read and follow label and bag tag instructions; only those labeled as tolerant to glufosinate may be sprayed with glufosinate ammonium based herbicides.
Seed products with the LibertyLink® (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, nonselective, postemergent weed control of Liberty® herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. LibertyLink®, Liberty® and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer.
Agrisure® Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Herculex® Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Dow AgroSciences LLC. HERCULEX® and the HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC.
Agrisure®, Agrisure Artesian®, Artesian™, Agrisure Duracade®, Agrisure Viptera® and E-Z Refuge® are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.
Seeds containing the LibertyLink® trait may be protected under one or more U.S. patents and may be planted only to produce one (1) commercial crop in a single season, and only after signing a Bayer Grower Technology Agreement. It is illegal to save seeds containing the LibertyLink trait for use as planting seed or for transfer to others for use as planting seed.
© 2018 Bayer CropScience LP, 2 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Always read and follow label instructions. Bayer, the Bayer Cross, ILeVO, InVigor, Liberty, LibertyLink, Poncho, VOTiVO, and the Water Droplet Design are registered trademarks of Bayer. Not all products are registered for use in all states. For additional product information, call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.CropScience.Bayer.us.
LibertyLink® GT27™ is not tolerant to all HPPD herbicides. HPPD herbicides currently on the market are prohibited for use with LibertyLink GT27 soybeans and may result in significant crop injury. Always read and follow label directions. Liberty and LibertyLink are registered trademarks of Bayer. GT27 is a trademark of MS Technologies and Bayer. MS Technologies is a trademark of MS Technologies, LLC. ©2018 Bayer / MS Technologies, LLC. All Rights Reserved. APN 18-INT-0014
®HERCULEX, and the HERCULEX Shield Logo and are trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. HERCULEX Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Follow IRM, grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Seed products with the LibertyLink® (LL) trait are resistant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, an alternative to glyphosate in corn, and combine high-yielding genetics with the powerful, non-selective, postemergent weed control of Liberty® herbicide for optimum yield and excellent weed control. LibertyLink®, Liberty® and the Water Droplet logo are registered trademarks of Bayer.
Dow AgroSciences is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Dow AgroSciences’ products are commercialized in accordance with ETS product launch stewardship guidance, and Dow AgroSciences’ Product Launch Stewardship Policy.
Before selecting hybrids for your crop plan, Dow AgroSciences recommends you know and understand whether the hybrid you have chosen is a conventional hybrid, one approved for export or one not yet approved for export. It is important that you consult your trait provider’s technical agreements prior to planting to understand crop requirements and approved corn markets.
Any grain or material produced from Bt seed can only be exported to, or used in, processed in or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotechnology traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Talk to your grain handler or purchaser in advance to facilitate appropriate crop and grain or material handling and marketing.
For further information about your crop or grain marketing options, contact Dow AgroSciences at 877-4-TRAITS (877-487-2487). Information regarding the regulatory and market status of agricultural biotechnology products can be found at: biotradestatus.com.
Respect the Rotation is an initiative to elevate the importance and grower adoption of herbicide diversity to prevent or manage weed resistance. Glyphosate weed resistance is a dominating threat throughout the United States that affects land values, rental agreements, conservation tillage and can greatly reduce yields. The use of Integrated Weed Management practices, such as use of residuals, pre-emergence herbicides and rotation of crops, traits and herbicides, is critical as no one method is likely to be completely successful.
Caution: Do not spray E-Z Refuge products with Liberty Brand Herbicide. Agrisure, Agrisure Artesian, Artesian, Agrisure Duracade, Agrisure Viptera, Avicta, Concep, Cruiser, CruiserMaxx, E-Z Refuge and Maxim are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Agrisure Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Syngenta Seeds, Inc. Herculex Technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under license from Dow AgroSciences LLC. HERCULEX and the HERCULEX Shield are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC.
CruiserMaxx Corn 250 is an application of Cruiser 5FS insecticide delivered at the 0.25 mg a.i./seed rate and Maxim Quattro fungicide.
Avicta Complete Corn is a Restricted Use Pesticide. For use by certified applicators only. Growers planting Avicta treated seed are not required to be certified applicators. Avicta technology is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,875,727. Avicta Complete Corn is an on-seed application of Avicta Complete Corn 250 or Avicta Complete Corn 500, alone or in combination with sufficient Cruiser 5FS to deliver 1.25 mg ai/seed of insecticide.
STS® logo is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. DuPont™ and STS® are trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. STS® is a tolerance gene that allows aggressive rates of either Synchrony® XP herbicide or Harmony® SG herbicide tank mixed with glyphosate in post, in-crop applications. This provides a simple, cost-effective weed control option for tough weeds such as lambsquarters, marestail, morning glory, ragweeds, yellow nutsedge, and many other broadleaf or sedge weeds in soybeans. Contact your local DuPont™ agriculture retailer or local sales representative for details. Always read and follow all label directions and precautions for use.
Clearfield and Headline are registered trademarks of BASF Agrochemical Products B.V.
DuPont™, Express®, ExpressSun® and TotalSol® are trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.
EXPRESSSUN® SUNFLOWER HERBICIDE SYSTEM: Sunflower hybrids with the DuPont™ ExpressSun® trait for tolerance to DuPont™ EXPRESS® herbicide with TotalSol® soluble granules. This unique sunflower system from DuPont and Pioneer is designed to maximize weed control in sunflower crops, enhancing ease of production and yield. This system provides improved weed control over conventional hybrids with traditional herbicides. For the best results, always use Express® herbicide with TotalSol® soluble granules with the ExpressSun® trait system.