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New Trait-Based Approach Targets SCN

Published March 1, 2026

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…

New Platform Unveiled for Low Carbon Market

Published February 20, 2026

BASF has introduced Circaol: Low Carbon Intensity Crops. The platform will connect farmers, agronomists, and ethanol producers with the tools they need as they address agricultural carbon intensity scores under the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credits. Utilizing xarvio FIELD MANAGER…

BASF’s Zorina Fungicide Ready for the Season Ahead

Published January 23, 2026

BASF launched a new solution for white mold control in dry beans, canola, and soybeans called Zorina. BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says this is the company’s first new white mold fungicide in more than 20 years. "We're building off…

BASF to Acquire Biological Insect Control Solutions Group

Published January 13, 2026

BASF is acquiring AgBiTech, a company that specializes in biological insect control solutions. A deal was made with the private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners and the purchase is expected to close in the first half of this year. AgBiTech…

Managing Weeds

Published January 8, 2026

BASF Business Representative Scott Hammond was part of a panel discussion on weed management during the Lake Region Extension Roundup. Resistance management is critical. "The use of residuals is big part of managing this wheat resistance. and has to be…

BASF Has New Canola Market Manager On Board

Published January 5, 2026

Albre Brown is the new canola market manager for BASF Agricultural Solutions. In this role, Brown will oversee strategy, positioning and go-to-market execution of the U.S. InVigor hybrid canola portfolio. For the past three-and-a-half years, Brown has been a technical…

BASF to Spin Off Ag Solutions Business

Published December 16, 2025

BASF plans to spin off its agricultural business in the year ahead. The company announced its ag solutions business will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in its home country of Germany. A management board, which includes four current…

White Mold Could Threaten Crops for Years to Come

Published December 13, 2025

After significant white mold pressure this past year, the inoculum is in the soil and could be an issue in 2026, 2027, and beyond. "Those sclerotia had been produced, that are in the stem basically within that plant, of soybean, dry…

Plan Now for a Successful ’26

Published November 21, 2025

With a tight economic situation in agriculture, RRFN asked BASF Crop Protection Marketing Director Brady Spangenberg how that will influence buying decisions for 2026. "What we saw in '25 is that people who put together an early plan were some…

Early Purchase Programs Gain Traction

Published November 10, 2025

While harvest winds down, crop input suppliers are offering early purchasing deals for 2026. BASF Marketing Director Brady Spangenberg said it was obvious this past year that interest rates have a huge influence on a farm's bottom line. "If you…

Articles tagged under: BASF

New Trait-Based Approach Targets SCN

New Platform Unveiled for Low Carbon Market

BASF’s Zorina Fungicide Ready for the Season Ahead

BASF to Acquire Biological Insect Control Solutions Group

Managing Weeds

BASF Has New Canola Market Manager On Board

BASF to Spin Off Ag Solutions Business

White Mold Could Threaten Crops for Years to Come

Plan Now for a Successful ’26

Early Purchase Programs Gain Traction

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