Fungicide Seed Treatments: Building a Strong Offense Against Early-Season Disease

More companies are entering this growing space, expanding the number of products in the pipeline.

A pair of new developments in seed treatments and traits promise to help control one of the industry’s most destructive pests.

After years of steady gains, seed treatment sales have cooled in 2025, with many ag retailers reporting flat or declining results.

The seed treatment sector has remained a source of consistency throughout the past several growing seasons, according to leading retailers.

A number of factors are helping the seed treatment market to continue delivering return on investment, according to retailers and suppliers alike.

Although many product categories have had an uneven year for retailers in 2024, seed treatments remain a key part of the agricultural business. Learn why in our Special Report!

Long-time special interest groups that have targeted crop protection products are now turning their attention to seed treatments.

With limited “real estate” manufacturers explore technology and novel formulations to deliver improved seed treatments.

In the latest move against treated seed, the Empire State has passed legislation prohibiting the sale of certain active ingredients in a few years’ time.

The strong ag market has continued to drive opportunity for the seed care equipment business, while lead times have extended to several months on supply chain issues.

Unphased by two years of supply chain disruption, pandemic, and extreme weather, seed treatments continue to be a positive for manufacturers and retailers.

Overall, this year looks like it was a mixed bag for the seed treatment sector. Luckily, the future looks somewhat brighter.

Following some lackluster years, performance-wise, the seed treatment category for ag retailers returned to a growth curve in 2021.

Seed treatment equipment enjoyed a rebound in ’21 after years of wavering sales.

Higher commodity prices and innovative solutions help grow the market.

As part of the dynamic that is the customer journey, consider the partnership approach to the younger generation grower.

Ag players know this well: Opportunities arise out of challenges.

New technology and rigorous testing help seed treatments deliver trust among growers and increased value.