2010 INOVATE Seed Protectant Trial Experience Program Results
Summary
In trials of 200+ growers and retailers across U.S. soybean regions, INOVATE® Seed Protectant* outperformed competitive seed protection systems, confirming the superiority of INOVATE–and how growers can get more ROI from their soybeans. INOVATE:
- Improved stand counts—avg. 7.5% better stands than competitors; 11% better than untreated
- Performed better overall than competitive seed treatments or untreated seeds in:
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- Flowability
- Plantability
- Equipment interaction
- Appearance of the treatment on the seed
Seed Treater Results
- 98% rated flowability Good–Excellent
- 96% rated equipment interaction Good–Excellent
- 86% rated overall satisfaction with performance of INOVATE as Very–Extremely Satisfied
Grower Results
- 97% rated crop quality Good–Excellent
- 96 % rated plantability Good–Excellent
- 75% rated overall satisfaction with performance of INOVATE as Very–Extremely Satisfied
Trial Participant Photos
(taken same number of days after planting): Selma, AL
Improve Stand Count
INOVATE improved stand count 11% versus untreated seed. Averaged across all competitive treatments, such as CruiserMaxx® and Trilex® 6000, INOVATE improved stand 7.5%.
Increase Yield
Participants reported an increase in yield when seeds were treated with INOVATE versus left untreated–an increase comparable to or better than other seed protectants in the trials.
Boost Early Season Performance
The superior rating of INOVATE is a plus to growers who are attuned to watching (and worrying) over seedling vigor and plantability.
View Stand Count and Yield Data by State
*INOVATE System is a promotional combination of NipsIt INSIDE® Insecticide (EPA reg. #59639-151) from Valent U.S.A. Corporation and RANCONA® Xxtra Fungicide (EPA reg. #400-151) from Chemtura AgroSolutions™.