Articles tagged under: BASF
Residuals to Fill the Gap
Published December 1, 2021
With glyphosate and glufosinate in short supply, a plan needs to be in place to fill that gap. "The use of residuals is going to be a big thing for us to make sure we get out ahead of the…Optimism for 2022
Published November 30, 2021
During a meeting with ag retailers Tuesday, BASF District Sales Manager Barry Rongen voiced optimism about the year ahead. "The soil moisture to begin the year in 2022 is way better than a year ago and I really believe growers…Dealing With a Stressed Supply Chain
Published November 29, 2021
Farm input costs are up and it has been difficult to source the products needed to put in a crop. BASF Director of Marketing Robbie Upton says the supply chain situation extends through the entire economy. "This is a supply…Take Steps to Deal With the SCN Threat
Published October 7, 2021
With the drier than usual soil conditions, there is a greater risk for soybean cyst nematode. BASF Seed Treatment Product Manager Jeremiah Mullock says SCN thrives in additional plant stress from low moisture conditions. "The plant root system is only…Offering Agronomic Solutions
Published September 21, 2021
BASF field staff will now be known as Agronomic Solutions Advisors. This changed reflects their ability to make recommendations on crop protection, seed selection and seed treatments. These reps have been known as Innovation Specialists.Acreage Battle Heats Up for ’22
Published September 21, 2021
BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Melass says input costs will be a factor for farmers as they consider the crop mix. "Soybeans are a good price and dry beans are also a good price so I think there will be…APHIS Seeks Input on New Bt SCN Variety
Published August 17, 2021
USDA is seeking public comment on the fate of a new herbicide-tolerant soybean variety that is resistant to soybean cyst nematode. The BASF variety would be the first commercially available Bt soybeans that focuses on SCN. The comment period continues…Potato News
Published August 5, 2021
Fungicide applications for potato producers are staying on course, for the most part. Hear more from BASF technical service representative Ken Diebert in Potato News, brought to you by Gowan USA, BASF’s Zidua for Residual Weed Control and Corteva Agriscience.Desiccation Recommendation
Published August 2, 2021
With the dry conditions this season, fields have been very uneven. Weed escapes have also been a reality. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Diebert says a harvest aid, like Sharpen, can address those issues. For this region, dry beans are…