Episode 30: Nick Tinsley - The Value of Seed Treatments

<p>Seed treatments are applied to the vast majority of seeds that farmers plant each growing season. &nbsp;These treatments help protect the vulnerable seeds from the army of pests waiting in the soil to attack them. &nbsp;Typically the treatments protect against fungi, insects, and nematodes, but modern treatments often also include beneficial microbes that help get the plants off to a strong start. &nbsp;In this episode, Dr. Nick Tinsley, seed growth agronomist with Bayer Crop Science, explains their important role in maintaining our safe and robust food supply.</p>