Articles tagged under: BASF
New Canola Seed Treatment Introduced
Published July 16, 2021
The EPA has approved a new seed treatment for InVigor canola called Vercoras. The BASF product provides protection against blackleg and protection from flea beetles. Vercoras will be available for the 2022 growing season.Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are Costly Weeds
Published June 21, 2021
With increased weed resistance, proper care must be taken to reduce the risk of off-target movement and preserve the weed control technology. BASF Stewardship Manager Andrew Adams says dicamba-based herbicides, like Engenia, provide reliable control of glyphosate-resistant weeds. "Early season…BASF Announces Branding for Its Hybrid Wheat Seed
Published June 7, 2021
BASF has announced Ideltis is the brand name for its new hybrid wheat seeds. In a statement, BASF said this news “demonstrates the company’s commitment to transition wheat for long-term success through innovative hybridization.” Ideltis hybrid wheat is expected to…Prepare for Fungicide Application
Published June 6, 2021
The crop has faced extreme heat, frost, wind and dry conditions this season. Conditions vary widely, even within the same field. With a good rain, BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Mellas says there is still potential for a good spring…Game-Changer Rains Fall Near Jamestown, ND
Published May 20, 2021
BASF Ag Solutions Advisor Henry Steinberger says the rains were slow to move in, but they delivered in a big way. "Rain totals varied from one inch to four inches in our area in the first wave of rain on…BASF Selects PR Manager
Published April 30, 2021
Miracle King Wilson has been named the new public relations manager for BASF Agricultural Solutions. Most recently, Wilson was the communications director for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. King succeeds Odessa Hines, who was promoted earlier this year to…Attack Weeds Early
Published April 26, 2021
The weather roller coaster continues. After the recent cold spell, the forecast calls for warmer temperatures this week. Regarding weed control, BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Diebert says farmers are asking about the need for a pre-emergence herbicide. "One size…BASF Recalls Two Canola Seed Varieties
Published April 14, 2021
BASF and NuSeed recalled two commercial varieties of canola seed that showed low levels of their respective omega-3 canola varieties. Both omega-3 varieties are approved for use in the United States by USDA and are used in a closed-loop system…New Digital Tool from BASF
Published April 5, 2021
BASF has launched a new digital tool that calculates the estimated value of a farmer’s crop protection investment. The Grow Smart Advantage tool uses information input by the farmer to provide crop input recommendations versus alternative options driven by rebates.