Becker Underwood, Inc., a global leader in inoculants and seed enhancement technology including the manufacturing of seed colorant and coating products, announces a major development in plantability technology with the debut of Flo Rite® polymer technology.

Flo Rite 1085 is the first product of this new technology platform. Flo Rite 1085 was developed to enhance the plantability of seed corn that has been treated with various seed treatments. Flo Rite 1085, when added to commercial seed treatments, improves plantability, seed flow in seed conditioning facilities, seed coverage, appearance, and reduces dust-off of actives during and after the seed treatment process.

Flo Rite 1085 has unique properties which allow it to be added with active seed treatment components and Color Coat™ (color of choice) directly in the tank and applied simultaneously. Time and money is saved as multiple pumps, multiple polymers or multiple applications are not required. Talc or additional polymers are not required during application, but Becker Underwood always advocates following planter equipment manufacturer guidelines.

Becker Underwood is excited to introduce this new product to the market this season. Flo Rite 1085 has also been endorsed by Syngenta Seed Treatment for use with its Cruiser Extreme® 250 and Cruiser Extreme 1250 seed treatments for corn in the 2007 planting season.

Becker Underwood, Inc. founded in 1982, is an international developer of bio-agronomic and specialty products. In addition to being the leading manufacturer of seed coatings and colorants, the company is also the leading global producer of inoculants, beneficial nematodes, and a wide range of agricultural and horticultural products.