March 03, 2010
ANAHEIM, CA, March 3, 2010 – To kick off the 2010 Commodity Classic, BASF is meeting with key agricultural media at 3 p.m. (PST), Wednesday, March 3, to present the latest information about soybean management from a leading university researcher, BASF technical experts, as well as growers who have successfully employed yield-enhancing tactics.
“At BASF, we know growers are focused on higher yields and improving their return on investment,” said Eric Kalasz, BASF Soybean Market Manager. “That is why we wanted to get together with the media to discuss the tools growers can employ to address current challenges in soybean production and get the most out of every soybean acre.”
The ‘Science Behind Soybeans’ event showcases the most recent information on soybean management, including weed resistance management, disease control and Plant Health. Speakers include Vince Davis, University of Illinois; record-breaking soybean grower Kip Cullers; ASA-BASF SOY Challenge winner David Roehm of Leesburg, Ohio; Paul Rea, Director of BASF US Crop Protection Division; and Rick Chamblee, BASF Technical Service Manager.
“The gap between actual soybean yields and potential soybean yields represents a huge opportunity for growers to increase returns,” said Kalasz. “We hope to continue working with the media to share our information and act as a resource to growers in addition to offering reliable, effective products and solutions.”
The BASF portfolio of products offers soybean growers a variety of innovative solutions to address the challenges they face. These products include:
- Headline® fungicide – provides excellent disease control, improved stress tolerance and improved growth efficiency. The benefits of Headline can mean healthier soybeans and higher yield potential. In on-farm trials conducted during the past five years, Headline demonstrates an average yield advantage of 4-8 bu/A in soybeans.
- Kixor® herbicide technology – offers complete, broad-spectrum control of more than 70 of the toughest broadleaf weeds, including ALS, triazine, and glyphosate resistant biotypes. OpTill™ herbicide, powered by Kixor, provides superior burndown and residual grass and broadleaf weed control in a single product for soybean growers. Sharpen™ herbicide, also powered by Kixor, is for growers looking for fast, complete burndown of tough broadleaf weeds.
- Respect® insecticide – eliminates a wide variety of crop insects. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in tank-mix combinations with other products such as Headline to provide outstanding crop protection.
About the Crop Protection division
With sales of € 3.4 billion in 2008, BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality. Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population. Further information can be found on the Web at http://agproducts.basf.us.
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