Seed Quality and Testing
Why settle for seed that’s just “good enough”?
Your biggest risk for loss each season shouldn’t start inside the bag. Seed quality is one of the critical foundations for uniform emergence, vigorous plant stands and more full ears at harvest.
While some seed brands do the minimum (warm germination test) to measure seed quality before it goes into the bag, AgVenture is committed to going beyond standard seed quality testing, conducting multiple tests both internally and externally.
Why go beyond standard quality testing?
It’s simple, no single test can predict how a lot of seed will correlate to field emergence and toleration of stressful environments.
Field conditions vary greatly from acre to acre and year to year. Differences in moisture levels, temperatures and soil composition all have an impact on strong emergence. Oftentimes, corn seed must tolerate stressful environments during germination and emergence, which means genetic vigor and seed quality are both critical for a successful crop.
The vigor of a seed lot refers to its ability to produce seedlings under diverse conditions. High Vigor: strong seed will germinate, emerge and grow well |
Rigorous Testing Reduces Loss in Field
To determine a truer viability and vigor of each seed lot, AgVenture brand seed is tested in multiple categories by AgVenture and independent seed companies (ISCs). We believe that seed quality should include the best warm AND cold germination scores along with low abnormal counts.
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Through multiple tests below we test on three seed quality components:
- chilling injury risk
- strength when attacked by soil-borne pathogens
- success under limited oxygen availability
A key measurement of each lot is the number of normal seedlings, abnormal seedlings and dead seed to better predict field emergence and lower the risk of loss at planting. AgVenture testing has focused on the abnormal results over the years, digging deeper to reduce abnormal and increase normal seedlings in each lot.
Your Field Deserves Higher Standards
AgVenture conducts these rigorous seed quality tests year after year to ensure the seed will thrive in your environment. With a focus on protecting stand establishment, early vigor and ultimately yield potential, AgVenture understands that you shouldn’t have to settle for good enough, your fields deserve higher standards.
Why Choose AgVenture?
- Seed that goes beyond the standard, hand-selected and tested for your fields.
- Independent, community-invested ownership. Our network of independent seed companies live and work on the same soil you do.
- Industry-leading genetics and technology vetted beyond the seed quality standards before it ever reaches your acres.
- Unmatched local support and agronomic expertise. Advice down the road, 24/7/365.
Experience the AgVenture difference – where planting beyond the standard means seed that's earned its place, service that knows your name and results built for your fields.