Nufarm Introduces Precinct Seed Treatment

Jul 14, 2021

Nufarm Americas Inc. is pleased to announce the EPA registration of Precinct Seed Treatment, for control of downy mildew, Pythium spp., and Phytopthora spp on more than 50 labeled crops, including corn, cotton, and soybeans.

Precinct moves systemically into plants, leading to uniform distribution within the plant and less leaching or loss due to soil binding. Plus, it is stable under varying conditions, offers lower use rates than other mefenoxam products, and can be used alone or in combination with other seed treatment products for optimum flexibility.

“Precinct’s AI concentration, stability, and broad labeled crops list make it an integral component of our strategy and portfolio quality.

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Video: Sclerotinia and Lygus in Seed Canola: Field Update with George Lubberts, CCA | Enchant, Alberta

Join Certified Crop Advisor George Lubberts for this Prairie Certified Crop Advisor (Prairie CCA) field update from Enchant, Alberta. In this 12th video of the series, George takes us into a seed canola field where the male rows have been removed and the female plants are filling pods. This video was taken in the third week of August 2025.

George discusses the early signs of sclerotinia stem rot, explaining how infection begins in the stem, impacts pod development, and leads to premature ripening. He also shares insights on lygus bug management, including timing of spray applications to minimize feeding damage and maintain seed size and quality.

With cool, damp summer conditions, George notes that while disease pressure is present, overall field health remains good. The crop is just beginning to show early seed colour change, signaling progress toward maturity.

Topics Covered:

•Sclerotinia stem rot identification and impact

•Managing lygus bugs in seed canola

•Crop stage and seed colour change observations

•Timing insecticide sprays for optimal protection

•Insights from a CCA field perspective in southern Alberta