Proactive, Not Reactive
Tar spot was one of the issues corn growers faced in 2024. "I think it's no longer if you're going to get it, it's when you're going to get it," said Kim Tutor, technical marketing manager, BASF. "With tar spot…
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Liberty ULTRA Ready for ’25 Growing Season
BASF's new Liberty ULTRA herbicide has a lower use rate. "Obviously, you're going to be able to cover more acres with less product," said BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert. "I think that's going to be very important from a…
The Next Generation of Liberty Herbicide
Liberty ULTRA herbicide powered by Glu-L Technology will be available for the 2025 growing season. BASF Technical Service Representative Eric Schultz said this is the next generation of Liberty herbicide. "BASF has had glufosinate-ammonium as part of the portfolio for a…
Next Gen Liberty Herbicide Approved
BASF has received EPA registration for its Liberty ULTRA herbicide powered by Glu-L Technology. This is the next generation of Liberty herbicide and can be used on glufosinate-enabled corn, soybean and canola acres.
BASF Launches New Spray Timer Tool
BASF is offering a new digital tool to ag retailers to help optimize fungicide use. The xarvio FIELD MANAGER includes a unique spray timer tool that alerts the user before disease stress happens. BASF Digital Farming Commercial Lead Kyle King…
Canola Handled the Surplus Moisture
The canola crop in North Dakota and Minnesota is doing well. "The canola certainly handled a lot of our bigger moisture events better than some of the other crops," said Scott Hammond, business representative, BASF. "It's important to have a…
Take Proactive Approach to Tar Spot and Other Diseases
On the sidelines of the Ag PhD Field Day, BASF Technical Service Representative Dan Waldstien said tar spot is becoming a bigger problem across the Midwest. "We've got to be proactive. If we wait until we see symptoms of a disease,…
New Genetics Available This Fall
With 19 new products in their Xitavo soybean lineup scheduled for sale this fall, BASF US Soybean Agronomy Lead Marc Hoobler is excited about the 2025 sales season. "Twelve of those new varieties were developed by the BASF breeding program,…
A Double-Edged Sword with Wet, Cool Conditions
BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert is seeing a few weather-related issues in the small grains. "A lot of recent wet, cooler weather, which small grains typically like, is maybe a little bit too wet right now," said Deibert. "Wheat…
Managing White Mold in Canola
The spring has been nearly ideal for cereal crops and canola. "We have a real good year going; the crop is up and out of the ground and stands are pretty decent," said Dan Melaas, district sales manager, BASF. The…
