BASF Agricultural Solutions unveiled a series of groundbreaking products and initiatives to address the challenges faced by growers in 2023. From weed control to drought pressure, the company demonstrated unwavering commitment and innovation in support of farmers.
Scott Kay, vice president of U.S. Agricultural Solutions at BASF, expressed the company's dedication to supporting farmers: "In the midst of agricultural uncertainties, BASF is committed to supporting farmers by bringing impactful solutions to market that will lay the foundation for future growth."
Key Innovations and Initiatives from 2023:
- Surtain™ herbicide: A solid encapsulated premix solution pending registration, offering unmatched weed control.
- Revylok™ fungicide: Designed for soybeans, it provides long-lasting curative and preventative control against a broad disease spectrum and extended disease pressure.
- Liberty® ULTRA herbicide: The first trait-enabled, resolved isomeric postemergence herbicide for broad-spectrum weed control.
- Poncho® Votivo® precise seed treatment: A seed treatment to help soybean growers prevent damage from various insects and nematode species.
- xarvio® SeedSelect: Part of xarvio FIELD MANAGER, offering prescriptive variety selection and field placement for improved yield potential.
- Flo Rite® Pro 02 Plantability polymer: Utilizing advanced polymer-based technology to optimize seed flow and increase yield potential.
- Beyond® Xtra herbicide: The first and only imazamox herbicide approved for use in the Clearfield® Production System and for conventional crops in California.
- Stoneville® legacy club™: Celebrating cotton growers' high yield achievements, reaching a record-setting enrollment of 179 applicants.
- ONE SMART SPRAY: The global brand name for Bosch BASF Smart Farming, a joint venture promoting smart farming technology.
- Axant™ Flex herbicide tolerance technology: Final trait approvals received, supporting the planting of Axant Flex Cotton and providing additional weed control options.
- BASF e3® sustainable cotton program: Hosted a roundtable discussion on sustainable cotton production at the United Nations headquarters.
- Grower finance program extension: Offering growers a 1.99% APR on participating BASF products through March 15, 2024.
- FiberMax® One Ton Club™: Open enrollment announced, offering prizes for growers yielding a ton or more of FiberMax cotton during the season.
- Xitavo™ soybean seed: Demonstrated remarkable performance in the 2023 yield trials, securing more than 14 first-place rankings, 119 top-10 finishes, and 403 top-30 finishes.
- Release of 11 new Xitavo soybean seed varieties: Featuring Enlist E3® technology to combat difficult weeds.
