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May 03, 2018

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On yesterday’s program, Harry Brook, crop specialist at the Ag-Info Centre, discussed the role of seed treatments, and looking at seed treatment as an insurance policy against less-than-ideal growing conditions in the spring. He says once you’ve made the decision to use a seed treatment, you have to consider the application method.

Interview with Harry Brook (1:17 minutes) (608 Kb)

Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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