Soybean Seed Treatment Expands Protection Against Early-season Challenges

JOHNSTON, Iowa - Corteva Agriscience™ continues to enhance its industry-leading LumiGEN^® seed treatment portfolio, by introducing key upgrades to its soybean seed treatment offering to help growers confidently face early-season growing challenges. The LumiGEN^® seed treatment portfolio for soybeans now includes Lumiante^® fungicide seed treatment and Phalanx™ insecticide seed treatment.

"This package gives growers more peace of mind, knowing the chances of getting their soybeans off to an excellent start are even better with this recipe," said Brad Van Kooten, Seed Applied Technology Leader, Pioneer Seeds.

Lumiante^® fungicide seed treatment
Lumiante^® provides superior control of Pythium, and works against more strains of the soil-borne disease than previous LumiGEN^® seed treatment offerings.

"Lumiante^® fungicide seed treatment increases stand success rate in cold, wet conditions where Pythium is known to thrive," Van Kooten noted, "which is critical as more farmers are planting earlier and in more difficult conditions."

Lumiante^® fungicide seed treatment brings another mode of action against Pythium and is effective against metalaxyl-resistant species. Lumiante fungicide seed treatment supplements the solid disease protection already included in the LumiGEN^® package; LumiTreo™ fungicide seed treatment provides industry-leading protection against Phytophthora, widely regarded as the most significant disease affecting soybean yield in North America.

Phalanx™ insecticide seed treatment
The 2025 LumiGEN^® insecticide package will also be enhanced with the introduction of Phalanx™ insecticide seed treatment, which will replace Gaucho^® seed treatment.

"Phalanx™ insecticide seed treatment is part of a proven family of chemistry and is labeled against more insect species than Gaucho^®," said Van Kooten. "Phalanx™ insecticide seed treatment has a water-based formulation, which improves its drying properties compared to Gaucho^® seed treatment."

For growers seeking even more robust seed protection, Corteva offers the option to add ILEVO^® seed treatment and Lumiderm^® insecticide seed treatment to the premium LumiGEN^® seed treatment package. ILEVO seed treatment helps protect against soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and sudden death syndrome (SDS). When added to the package that already includes Phalanx insecticide seed treatment, Lumiderm^® insecticide seed treatment provides an additional mode of action against key insect pests including seedcorn maggot, wireworm, white grub and bean leaf beetle.

This improved LumiGEN^® soybean seed treatment package demonstrates a continued commitment from Corteva to help farmers protect their investment in high-yielding genetics, such as new Pioneer^® brand Z-Series soybeans.

"With LumiGEN^® seed treatments, farmers can rest assured they've protected against early-season stand losses in a broad range of conditions," said Van Kooten. "When a farmer drives by their field and sees a healthy stand, they can feel good they've done the best they can to get the most out of their Pioneer genetics."

The latest LumiGEN^® soybean seed treatment package will be available this spring. To learn more about protecting and treating soybean seeds, contact your local Corteva seed brand sales representative or visit www.pioneer.com/us/products/soybeans/soybean-seed-treatment.html

About Corteva
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com

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