Articles tagged under: Ken Deibert

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…
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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…
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A Tough Spring for Pre’s

Published May 29, 2025

The hot, windy weather in mid-May made it difficult to get a pre-emergent herbicide down. That’s a red flag for BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert, especially for stubborn weeds, like kochia. "So now, turn the page and all that…
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Weed Control for Today and Tomorrow

Published February 22, 2025

Due to the threat of herbicide resistance, residual weed management is a must. "We still have to control those weeds, not only for today but for tomorrow." During the International Crop Expo, BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert got a lot of…
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Liberty ULTRA Ready for ’25 Growing Season

Published December 4, 2024

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…
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A Double-Edged Sword with Wet, Cool Conditions

Published June 21, 2024

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…
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BASF: ‘The Dry Bean Acre is Very Important’

Published January 21, 2024

BASF sponsored RRFN’s Agriculture Today broadcast during Bean Day. “For BASF, the dry bean acre is very important and we continue to bring farmers different tools to control tough weeds,” said Nick Salentine, business representative. For tough-to-control weeds, like waterhemp,…
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Chipping Away at Corn Harvest

Published November 6, 2023

BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert says harvest progress is coming along after the snow melted off. "There was quite a bit of progress last week after the snow melted off, but I don't know if sunflowers are quite ready…
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Harvest With Less Variability

Published August 18, 2023

Desiccation can give farmers more control over the harvest schedule. BASF Technical Service Manager Ken Deibert says that season is just beginning in dry edible beans. "These crops are maturing very rapidly, especially the areas that maybe were a little short…
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Controlling Disease in Potatoes

Published July 17, 2023

With row closure, disease control becomes a priority for potatoes. "Provysol has been a shining star in potatoes for early blight control," said BASF Technical Service Representative Ken Deibert. "We tend to recommend it early, but we've seen it in…
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