Articles tagged under: BASF
Get Soybeans Off to a Good Start
Published February 19, 2021
One way farmers can get a good start with soybeans in the spring is by using an inoculant. "For every bushel of soybeans an acre, you need five pounds of nitrogen. That adds up," said Troy Bauer, Seed Treatment Tech…A Positive Attitude for Farmers Heading into Spring
Published February 8, 2021
There is a positive attitude for farmers heading into spring. BASF Agronomic Solutions Advisor Sara Swenson, who is based at Hillsboro, gives a lot of credit to the fall field conditions. "A lot of growers in the region got their…A Systems Approach Advocated for Weed Control
Published January 28, 2021
BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Diebert says farmers can’t rely on just one herbicide anymore. "You're going to hear and see this trend as we move forward, especially as we deal with higher waterhemp pressure." If weather does not allow…A Tool to Help Growers Manage Early Blight in Potatoes
Published January 11, 2021
When it comes to managing early blight, Provysol fungicide can offer potato growers better disease control. "When you have good disease control it leads to good yield potential," says Curtis Rainbolt, technical service representative, BASF. "The product has flexibility when…#9 Story of 2020: What’s Next for Dicamba?
Published December 28, 2020
In June, as Northern Plains farmers began to apply post-emergence herbicides, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA to terminate registrations for Bayer’s XtendiMax, BASF’s Engenia and Corteva Agriscience’s FeXapan herbicides immediately. "All of a sudden to have…BASF Introduces New Product for Soybean Aphid Control
Published December 7, 2020
Over the past 20 years, aphids have become the most significant insect issue for soybeans. "When we look at the overall pest profile in soybeans, especially in the Midwest, aphids are the big one impacting yield." The BASF pipeline has…New Parameters for Dicamba Applications
Published November 23, 2020
The re-registration of the new dicamba formulations, including Engenia, is in effect for five years. BASF Midwest Regional Technical Services Manager Dr. Gary Schmitz says adjustments have been made to the label. That includes a national application cut-off date is…BASF Virtual Showcase Plot Tours Available Online
Published November 22, 2020
The Red River Farm Network partnered with BASF for a series of virtual showcase plot events this past growing season. A site has been created featuring all of these video updates. BASF experts can be found in the field offering…Dicamba Re-Registration Includes Label Enhancements
Published October 29, 2020
After months of waiting, dicamba has been given the green light by the federal government. BASF Agricultural Solutions Vice President Scott Kay says this news will help farmers prepare for 2021. "I think this is really helpful to build that…