Once upon a very recent time, there was a company that invested many millions into developing a new seed treatment. They were (and are) rightfully excited about their product, as it is a major step forward in innovation and efficacy. Yet they’ve had challenges bridging the gap between developing the product and getting it to […]
Category: Agriculture Technology
Microplastic Free Seed Finisher a Success
Seed companies seek peace of mind and confidence when switching from a high-performing hydrocarbon-derived seed treatment solution to a natural alternative. The challenge with natural alternatives is that nature does not always deliver products with the same high consistency achieved through chemistry. Kannar is thrilled to have found a solution. The new microplastic free seed […]
Real Solutions to Real Seed Treatment Problems
Passion and tenacity motivate Kannar Earth Science to develop effective, spot-on solutions for customers’ seed treatment challenges A grower can reasonably expect to have 40 growing seasons to create a legacy and contribute to the financial security of their family and community. Only the bravest of the brave, those willing to work tirelessly, can achieve […]
Sorghum Seed Soars to New Heights
Advanta Seed and UPL develop new seed treatments to elevate the profitability and image of sorghum for U.S. growers. Kannar Earth Science provides lab analytics and blend management. In 2006, when UPL, a manufacturer of agricultural chemicals, acquired Advanta Seeds, its U.S. team wanted seed research data verification and product innovation to all take place […]
THEY SAID IT COULDN’T BE DONE
Cotton Seed Treatment Controls Thrips Controlling thrips is one of the most significant, early-season issues facing cotton farmers. The pest has developed resistance to several seed-applied insecticides, but not to acephate. Applying acephate as a cotton seed treatment for thrips control would be an ideal solution, except that it is difficult to apply or even […]
Choosing YOUR best crop input distributor
Choosing the right crop input distributor for you and your product or technology Agriculture is in a very exciting time with many new innovations. Yield enhancing crop input technologies are more diversified and complex than ever before. Indeed, we live in an exciting time where any one person or a small company can make positive […]
(Seed) Dust In The Wind
It goes without saying that when we treat seed, we want the treatment to stay on the seed until it’s safe and sound in the ground. Sometimes treatments do try to escape off the seed, which can cause many a headache – but why is this happening? Let’s explore the differences between dust and abrasion, why they […]
But are they compatible?
Considerations for Slurry Ingredients in the New Age of Seed Treatment Local and regional seed companies are focused on maximizing value to growers, and they work hard to get the best DNA in their seed. They also complement these efforts as well as get closer to achieving the genetic potential of seed through seed treatments. […]