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Do I Need a Seed Treater? Exploring the Benefits and ROIDo I Need a Seed Treater? Exploring the Benefits and ROI
Is a seed treater a wise investment for your operation? Learn some key insights & FAQs to help you decide if owning a treater makes sense for you.
January 1, 2025
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Submitted by Unified Ag Solutions-UAS
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For many in the agricultural industry, seed treating can be a game-changer, providing flexibility, protection, and control over the planting process. But is a seed treater a wise investment for your operation? Here are some key insights and FAQs to help you decide if owning a seed treater makes sense for you in 2025.
USC LPV Bulk Seed System Setup in Nebraska
Why Invest in a Seed Treater?
While seed treating isn’t right for everyone, it offers significant benefits for certain growers and businesses:
Seed Dealers: Possessing a treater allows you to offer full-service options, including fungicides, inoculants, and biologicals. This increases product variety, builds customer loyalty, and can drive additional sales.
Seed Companies: If your dealers have access to treaters, they can deliver even more value to customers, boosting brand awareness and customer satisfaction.
Larger Growers (1,000+ Acres): With a treater, you’re not bound to pre-treated seed purchases and can treat seed based on your exact needs each season. This gives you more control over the planting process and can protect your bottom line.
Smaller Growers with Neighbors: Pooling resources with nearby farms makes a treater accessible and cost-effective, especially with portable models that can easily be shared.
If you fall into one of these categories, owning a seed treater may simplify your operation, letting you treat seed when needed, with less reliance on third-party providers. By treating seed yourself, you’re also capturing the profits that would otherwise go to an outside service.
800-unit kegs of seed treatment from Unified Ag Solutions
What Are the Financial Benefits?
Owning a seed treater can be financially advantageous, particularly for those treating larger volumes of seed. Here’s a look at some financial considerations:
Quick ROI on Smaller Units: For smaller operations, a box-to-box treater like the AT500 can treat 3,000 units of beans in a year, enough to potentially pay off the treater in that same season.
ROI for Larger Units: For high-volume treating needs, an LPV drum treater might take up to 5,000 units to reach a positive ROI. Once paid off, the ongoing savings and revenue are yours each year.
To get a clearer picture of how a treater could impact your bottom line, Unified Ag Solutions has put together a simple seed treater ROI calculator. It can help estimate potential savings based on your operation’s unique requirements.
AT500 box-to-box seed treater in Iowa
Is It Too Late to Get a Seed Treater for 2025?
It’s not too late to add a seed treater to your operation for the 2025 planting season. Suppliers like Unified Ag Solutions have treaters in stock and ready to ship, so there’s still time to set up your equipment and get trained before spring planting. Reach out to your UAS representative to discuss options and find the perfect seed treater for your operation.
Owning a seed treater means more than just applying chemicals. it’s about having the freedom to make strategic choices and building a stronger, more flexible operation.
Want to learn more about seed treaters and seed treating equipment? Contact Unified Ag Solutions and let’s talk shop.
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