BASF kicked off Commodity Classic by hosting its Science Behind series, with a focus this year on soybean cyst nematode. “We’re really excited to bring forward a new solution to help farmers,” said BASF Head of Seeds and Traits, Bryan Perry, to a room of VR goggle-wearing guests. The series introduced a new soybean trait, Nemasphere, by taking guests on a virtual tour of the history of SCN and its impact on agriculture. “There’s never been a trait-based solution that was genetically modified to control that pest,” said Perry. “We’ve had native traits, but they’re starting to wane and not be as efficacious.” Nemasphere is projected to be commercially available for the 2028 growing season.
