Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
November 7, 2012
Forage seed to be enhanced by innovative seed-applied fertilizer that promotes early growth
Starting in the 2013 growing season, Canadian farmers can choose forage seed that has an advantage for early growth added right in the seed bag. Two Canadian companies – PICKSEED and Wolf Trax – are partnering to deliver the latest in early plant nutrition. PICKSEED will treat all forage seed with PROTINUS® Seed Nutrition by Wolf Trax.
“We have looked at and tested various nutrient-enhancing products over the last two years,” says Terry Scott, director of western sales at PICKSEED. “PROTINUS has stood out from the others and is an exciting addition to our forage seed line-up.”
PROTINUS is an innovative seed-applied fertilizer designed to enhance early seedling development. Studies show that PROTINUS treatment delivers faster, more even emergence; larger seedlings with longer, more developed roots; and the ability to withstand early stressful growing conditions. Improved early development results in plants that are more vigorous and more competitive with weeds.
“As forage growers are well aware fast, even emergence and strong stand establishment are critical to the long-term performance of their forages,” says Brenda Dubeck, manager, seed products at Wolf Trax. “PROTINUS delivers an extra boost of nutrients directly to the emerging seedling. Quicker, more even emergence is one of the resulting benefits, and this is particularly important when growers are planting into challenging growing conditions.”
When Otto Pick founded PICKSEED over 65 years ago, he focused on helping farmers improve their pastures and farming success with quality, innovative seed products. This focus has remained a core value of PICKSEED and continues with the introduction of PROTINUS.
“We are proud to work with a leading forage company like PICKSEED to provide farmers with a product proven to enhance the success of their forage crop,” adds Dubeck.
PICKSEED will be the exclusive distributor of PROTINUS on forage crop seed in Canada.
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