When a seed company builds a product from the ground up for a specific region’s toughest problems, it says something about how seriously it takes local growing conditions. That’s the message Latham Hi-Tech Seeds is driving home as farmers lock in soybean seed plans for 2027, spotlighting its custom-developed SoyShield™ Ultra seed treatment.
Foundational treatment blend designed specifically for disease and pest challenges across the Upper Midwest
“We know the challenges our growers deal with because we see them firsthand. That's why we've made SoyShield Ultra our foundational seed treatment product.” — John Latham
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ALEXANDER, IA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As farmers evaluate soybean seed options for 2027, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds is emphasizing the importance of protecting yield potential from the start with SoyShield™ Ultra, the company's custom-developed, foundational soybean seed treatment.
Unlike one-size-fits-all treatment packages, SoyShield Ultra was developed specifically for the disease and pest pressures farmers face across Latham Country. The company’s agronomy team worked with John Latham to develop a unique blend that addresses common soybean challenges in the Upper Midwest, including Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), white mold, Phytophthora, and Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN).
“SoyShield Ultra isn't just another seed treatment package,” Latham said. “This blend was built specifically for the disease and pest pressures farmers face across Latham Country. “We know the challenges our growers deal with because we see them firsthand. That's why we've made SoyShield Ultra our foundational seed treatment product.”
SoyShield Ultra combines fungicide, insecticide, and biological nematode protection in a comprehensive treatment package. It provides three modes of protection against Pythium and Rhizoctonia, two modes against Fusarium and SDS, plus white mold suppression and nematode protection. The formulation also includes protection against seed-borne Phomopsis and Sclerotinia.
Research highlighted in Latham's seed treatment evaluations demonstrates the value of enhanced protection against disease and nematode pressure, reinforcing the company's emphasis on helping farmers establish healthy, productive soybean stands.
In addition to SoyShield Ultra, Latham offers SoyShield® Plus as its base fungicide and insecticide treatment. The company also offers Victrato® featuring TYMIRIUM® technology, an additional seed treatment option designed to help protect against SDS and SCN.
“Every field is different, and that's why we offer seed treatment options,” Latham said. “Our goal is to help farmers match the right genetics and seed treatment protection to their individual fields.”
Latham encourages growers to consider field history, disease pressure and variety selection when making seed treatment decisions for 2027. By pairing strong soybean genetics with treatment options developed around regional growing conditions, the company aims to help farmers protect their seed investment and maximize yield potential.
For more information about Latham's soybean seed treatment options, visit LathamSeeds.com or contact your local Latham Dealer.
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About Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
Since 1947, Latham Seeds has been committed to delivering seed products in corn, soybeans and alfalfa that are field-tested, proven on the farm and trusted by farmers. By combining localized product research, personal service and a deep passion for rural communities, Latham Seeds helps farmers maximize their yield potential — one field at a time. Learn more at www.lathamseeds.com. Latham and Latham Hi-Tech Seeds are trademarks of M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.
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Why it matters: For Upper Midwest soybean growers, Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Cyst Nematode aren’t just annual headaches — they can decimate yields if not addressed at planting. A region-specific treatment like SoyShield Ultra, built from local field data rather than a generic formula, could mean the difference between a healthy stand and a costly replant. As input costs remain tight, farmers need every advantage they can get from the seed they put in the ground.
