Articles tagged under: BASF
More Options for Post Emergence Herbicide Application
Published July 12, 2019
Farmers are applying post-emergence herbicides on corn. BASF Technical Marketing Manager Daniel Waldstein says Armezon Pro can help. "This product can be applied from pre-emergence to 30 inch tall corn. Typical use rates for Armezon Pro are 15 to 20…White Mold Possible in Soybeans and Dry Beans
Published July 9, 2019
Scattered rains and heat push the risk of soybean diseases. BASF Technical Services Rep Ken Deibert says the ingredients for white mold in soybeans are present. "We are going to have to start thinking about white mold applications," he says.…Advisory Issued to ACSC Growers
Published June 18, 2019
American Crystal Sugar Company has sent a letter to shareholders, emphasizing the emergency exemption for the new Provysol fungicide is not available to its growers. This emergency exemption is only granted if there has been at least a 20 percent…New Collaboration for BASF and Nutrien
Published June 17, 2019
BASF and Nutrien Ag Solutions have announced a new digital collaboration. With this effort, BASF’s xarvio SCOUTING app will no be offered within the Nutrien Ag Solutions customer portal. This app allows farmers and crop advisors to identify weeds, recognize…Section 18 Emergency Exemption Granted for Provysol to Control Cercospora
Published June 13, 2019
Due to the severity of Cercospora leaf spot in sugarbeets, the EPA has approved an emergency exemption for the registration of a new fungicide from BASF. Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Vice President of Agriculture and Research said a new solution was…Residual Herbicide Needed to Tackle Weeds
Published June 12, 2019
Mother Nature has thrown everything, but the kitchen sink at farmers this spring. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says it has been a very unusual start to the growing season. "I know there were a lot of pre herbicides…“Stay on Course” with Planting Delays
Published May 6, 2019
Farmers across the Northern Plains continue to deal with planting delays. BASF technical services representative Ken Deibert, who covers eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, says progress has been slow. Deibert’s biggest piece of advice for farmers is to stay…Start Thinking of Tools to Manage Resistant Weeds
Published April 1, 2019
Spring thaw is speeding up planting discussions in southern Minnesota. BASF Technical Service Representative Duane Rathmann says frost is coming out of the ground. Farmers may want to start thinking about weed management. Rathmann says there are many choices for…BASF Launches New Revysol Fungicide
Published March 3, 2019
BASF unveiled a new triazole fungicide, Revysol, ahead of Commodity Classic. Technical marketing manager Josh Miller says Veltyma is the corn brand name. Revytek is the soybean brand name. "We've created a product that's broader, stronger and lasts longer," explains…