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Seed treatment for cereal grains makes sense in 2019 and beyond

By ANDREA JOHNSON Editor
Jan 7, 2019
Jan 7, 2019 Updated Jan 15, 2019

Josh Kelley, Syngenta Seed Treatments product lead

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By ANDREA JOHNSON Editor

Unusual weather and improved technology are leading to an increase in seed treatments for cereal crops.

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