Seed Vigor Testing Why Is It Important? by Laura Pursnell-Lindsay
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September 12, 2019 • VOL. 102 • NO. 19 LOUISIANA WWW.LDAF.LA.GOV LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MIKE STRAIN DVM, COMMIssIONER Seed Vigor Testing Why is it important? by Laura pursnell-Lindsay A fter Germination David Johnston, Seed Program Coordinator for the some Louisiana tests are farmers conducted under LDAF State Seed Lab, removes seedlings from a ger- experienced ideal laboratory minator, a device that provides the controlled envi- problems with conditions and help ronment needed to run various seed tests. (below) seed vigor this year, predict the germination Low vigor soybean seed. photos by Laura pursnell- Louisiana Department of potential of the seed when Lindsay. Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) planted in favorable field conditions. Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is “Seed is almost never planted under urging farmers, seedsman and others ideal field conditions,” Cannon said. to take the extra step of running “The vigor test, however, is conducted a seed-vigor test to avoid costly in the laboratory using less than ideal problems in the upcoming planting test conditions and helps predict the season. ability of the seed to perform under “It is particularly important to run a harsh field conditions.” seed-vigor test before you plant,” Strain Factors to consider: said. “You may not be able to control • Low seed vigor often results in poor Mother Nature, but using quality seed field emergence, less than ideal plant is one factor you can control.” stands and subsequent economic Seed vigor is not required on seed loss for farmers. labels thus is not part of LDAF’s routine • Vigor testing is used to determine seed labeling compliance program. the percentage of seeds that will However, seed vigor testing can provide most likely produce productive valuable information to farmers on how plants when these seeds are planted well their seed might perform under under or experience non-favorable harsh conditions. field conditions. LDAF Seed Programs Director Lester • Seeds are lab tested using less Cannon said some folks question why than optimal growing conditions they should vigor test their seed since in a controlled environment under the germination percentage is already very stressful test conditions. These stated on the label. The answer, “Seed stressful test conditions typically with a high germination percentage involve the seeds being exposed to may or may not have good vigor.” See Vigor, continued on page 24 PAGE 2 MARKET BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 Louisiana Agriculture & Forestry Today L DAF assists Texas authorities to apprehend La. man connected to cattle-rustling ring Baton Rouge, La. Texas for theft of livestock Agriculture and Forestry LDAF brand inspectors (September 4, 2019) – The in excess of $91,000. Mike Strain, D.V.M. previously arrested Louisiana Department of The warrants were a The LDAF received Thompson and his Agriculture and Forestry result of an investigation a request to assist the parents, Ricky and Wanda (LDAF) Brand Commission conducted by the Texas special rangers in locating Thompson, for felony theft arrested a Rapides Parish and Southwestern Cattle Thompson on outstanding of livestock in June 2018 in man who was wanted for Raisers Association, warrants. LDAF brand connection with stealing livestock theft in the state special rangers in Woods inspectors were assisted more than $1 million of Texas. County, Texas. by the Louisiana State in livestock from four Justin G. Thompson “This is not the first time Police and the St. Louisiana livestock sale of 127 Pilgrim Road, Justin Thompson has been Landry Parish Sheriff’s barns. At the time of that MIKE STRAIN DVM Hineston, La., was arrested in trouble with the law. He Department in locating arrest, they faced criminal COMMIssIONER on Tuesday, September was previously arrested him and making the arrest. charges in Allen, Avoyelles, bond in the Allen Parish 3, 2019 by LDAF brand by our brand inspectors Thompson was arrested East Baton Rouge and St. case at the time of this inspectors on three on similar charges,” by authorities off U.S. 190 Landry parishes. most recent arrest. Bond warrants from the state of said Commissioner of west of Opelousas. Thompson was out on will be set in Texas. LOUISIANA USDA Agriculture Marketing Service Hay Prices MARKET BULLETIN Values are in tons unless otherwise noted (USPS 672-600) MIKE STRAIN DVM, COMMISSIONER ALAbAmA Se HAy repOrt, Sept. 5 , 2019 As a public service to state residents, the Louisiana Market Bulletin offers free listings subject to existing bermuda Small Square ................................Premium .........................$180-$300 regulations. Out-of-state residents may list Want Ads only. 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