As we head into planting season this 2023, it’s important for seed companies and growers alike to remember 2023’s being accompanied by a La Niña weather pattern. Not only does this mean weather will be different, Syngenta says that it’ll be more difficult to predict, as La Niñas disrupt normal weather cycles.
La Niña is defined as cooler than normal sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean that impact global weather patterns. La Niña conditions recur every few years and can persist for as long as two years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Not only that, but according to the World Meteorological Organization, this La Niña is considered to be a “triple-dip” La Niña, spanning three consecutive northern hemisphere winters — and it’s predicted to last until the end of this month.
With planting on the horizon, and early planted soybeans becoming more of a trend, Syngenta says that 2023 is predicted to experience a colder and wetter spring, where soil pathogens such as Pythium and Phytophthora could be an issue. The best way to manage? Get ahead of the issue — Syngenta recommends talking to customers about a proven seed treatment, like CruiserMaxx APX or CruiserMaxx Vibrance, to protect soybean seeds.
“We were thrilled that growers saw the same superior performance in 2022 that we’ve seen while developing this novel mode of action since 2014,” said Dale Ireland, Syngenta Seedcare technical lead in the release. “It was formulated to perform in all planting conditions and fit with current soybean growing trends, including earlier planting and lower plant populations. We’ve seen that flexibility deliver more freedom to our customers to plant when they choose to without worrying about replants and the associated costs. And I’m excited to see what CruiserMaxx APX will deliver for growers in 2023.”
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