JOHN SANDMEYER, SEED DIRECTOR
In the fall of 2024, NuWay-K&H introduced NKH Emerge F/N soybean seed treatment. We entered the private label seed treatment arena to introduce a soybean seed treatment that would work specifically for our customers. We have now introduced our second private label soybean seed treatment, Emerge F/N MAX.
Emerge F/N MAX contains the same three highperformance fungicides: fludioxonil, sedaxane, and mefenoxam. These fungicides are combined with a soybean inoculant that contains twice the number of rhizobia per seed. We have now added natamycin, a biological seed treatment for the prevention of soilborne fungal diseases, including Fusarium Virguliforme, the causal agent of Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in soybeans.
SDS is an important disease in soybeans throughout much of the U.S. SDS is present within the NuWay-K&H Cooperative territory. The pathogen survives in and on crop residue or freely in the soil. These spores can withstand freezing temperatures and resist desiccation for several years. Severe SDS infestations can result in yield losses greater than 50%.
Where does the MAX portion of the seed treatment come into play on your farm? Fields that have a history of SDS. As previously mentioned, the spores can live in your residue and soil for many years. As we tend to start planting soybeans earlier in the season, soil temperatures are cooler. These cooler soil temperatures favor fungal growth. We also need to look at fields with heavier soybean cyst nematode pressure. When cyst nematodes attack the root system of the soybean, they create wounds where fungi can enter. Fields that have moderate to severe soil compaction should also be evaluated. Compacted soils hinder proper soil function, leading to stressed plants with weakened root systems while creating cool, wet environments that are ideal for SDS development.
Emerge F/N MAX is another tool in your toolbox that you can use to protect your soybean yield potential. Talk to your account manager and get your Emerge F/N MAX booked. Remember, when you treat your soybeans with Emerge F/N or Emerge F/N MAX, those units qualify for free replants.
Contact your NuWay-K&H Agronomy Account Manager today to book your units of Emerge F/N MAX and secure free replant eligibility. Get ahead of SDS and give your soybeans the strong start they deserve.