To get the crop off to a good start, seed treatments are recommended. “That fungicide is so key in keeping that seed healthy when we’re waiting for it to emerge,” said Jesse Moch, field agronomist, Pioneer. “Last year, especially in soybeans and the saturated soils, we had a lot of phytopthora and rhizoctonia for those in a beet rotation.” Coming off a wet year, Moch also promotes the use of an inoculant in soybeans to nurture the microbial population. Look for weekly updates from Pioneer on RRFN’s social media platforms starting this week.