[Pollinator] FW: CATCH THE BUZZ - Neonic-Free Seed in Canada. US...?

[Matthew Shepherd]

From: Kim Flottum [mailto:Kim at BeeCulture.com] 
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Subject: CATCH THE BUZZ - Neonic-Free Seed in Canada. US...?

 

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CATCH THE BUZZ

Neonic-Free Seed Now Available In Canada. Less Visible in US.

 

Alan Harman

  

Dupont Pioneer is offering Canadian farmers a neonicotinoid-free option for
corn and soybean seed.

   The company, the world's largest producer of hybrid seeds, says it is
reacting to a request from the Grain Farmers of Ontario in offering growers
an option for non-insecticide treated corn and soybeans for 2014 planting.

   Neonicotinoid seed treatments are being linked to bee deaths in Ontario
and Quebec.

   "This is a matter of Pioneer trying to meet the changing desires of our
customers," a spokeswoman says in a statement. "Pioneer will continue to use
seed treatment and follow best practices for packaging and planting."

   Seed treatments, including fungicides, insecticides, nematicides and
amendments play a critical role in agriculture and the production of a
healthy crop, the statement says.

   "In addition to helping manage against early season pests and diseases,
they serve as a viable alternative to foliar and soil applications."

   Dupont Pioneer says it is actively involved with CropLife Canada, the
trade association representing the plant science industry, and the Canadian
Seed Trade Association to develop and promote industry best practices and
will continue to monitor the situation.

   "Growers should speak with their local sales rep to better understand
what products are best for their operation and discuss best management
practices," the statement says.

   Earlier, Dave Harwood, technical services manager for Dupont Pioneer in
Eastern Canada, was reported to have announced the move at field day.

   Harwood told farmers they will pay less for their soybean seed without
the treatment, but the price of untreated corn seed will be the same as for
treated seed.

   When asked if the untreated option would be offered in the U.S., Harwood
is quoted as replying that the neonicotinoid issue is "less visible" there. 

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