Identifying treated seed
It is a Federal Law in the United States for any seed treated with a pesticide to have a colorant added to prevent treated seed from entering the food or feedstuff markets, which could lead to accidental consumption. Seed colorants identify treated seed, reducing the mishandling of seed treated with active ingredients such as fungicides or insecticides. With the help of seed colorants and polymers, producers can feel confident that their seed investment is safe.
Seed Enhancement
Seed appearance and performance are vital as competition increases in agriculture. Seedsmen want their seed to stand out and outperform their competition. Today, greater emphasis is being placed on not only enhancing the appearance of seed, but improving plantability, stand establishment, seed flow in seed planters, (etc. through batch or continuous treating systems.)
Identifying unique seed technologies
Colorants can be used to segregate technologies, such as herbicide resistance. This can help eliminate confusion at planting, which minimizes potential costly mistakes when applying chemical for the grower.
Differentiating your seed from the seed of your competitor
Colorants and polymers help seed companies by giving their seed products a distinctive look. It also opens unlimited options to uniquely branding technology. Becker Underwood has a wide variety of seed colorants and custom colorants and pigments to meet your needs. Our commitment is to help seedsmen make themselves as distinctive in their market as they want to be.
