Maine state seed report 2024

The 2024 growing season had a balance of warm, sunny weather and occasional, necessary rainfall. Seed acreage remained approximately the same from last year to this year. As of Aug. 30, the certification program had 9,060 acres field certified from 69 farms.

Harvest conditions were also good with limited rainfall and moderately warm conditions.

Inspectors are now performing PCN soil sampling and are in preparation for laboratory PVY/PLRV postharvest testing. All samples will be postharvest tested at the certification laboratory in Presque Isle.

— Megan L. Patterson, director for Division of Animal and Plant Health Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry