BASF to launch new Kixor Herbicide
A promising new herbicide was presented at the third annual "Science Behind" symposium. The symposium takes place as BASF prepares to introduce Kixor herbicide in 2009. (Source: AgriMarketing.com; 2/26/09)
Headline Fungicide Trials Consistent
BASF documents a fourth year of consistent disease control and yield advantage for use of Headline fungicide in corn and soybeans. (Source: CropLife.com, 2/17/09)
Remember basics of soybean production
Auburn University Extension soybean specialist Dennis Delaney suggests that growers review the soybean production basics, including the yield advantages of fungicides like Headline. (Source: Delta Farm Press, 4/22/08)
Application requirements for corn fungicide updated
BASF announced its 2008 application requirements for Headline fungicide in corn. (Source: High Plains Journal; 3/10/08)
Corn-on-Corn Success: These growers say the payoff from a corn/corn/soybean rotation takes time and sound decisions
Southeast Minnesota brothers Nick and Bob Bunne boldly increased their corn acres in 2007. One tool they, and Indiana farmer Mike Shuter, used was Headline fungicide. (Source: Progressive Farmer; March 2008)
FUNGICIDE SEED TREATMENTS HELP IMPROVE SEEDLING EMERGENCE UNDER COLD STRESS
“What we're seeing in research trials with Stamina® fungicide seed treatment…are the benefits of controlling key seedling diseases for healthy plants right out of the ground,” said BASF marketing manager Craig Lindholm at the BASF Science Behind Seed Treatments symposium. (Source: AgriMarketing.com, 3/7/08)
BASF gets into seed treatments in big way
BASF is getting into the seed treatment business in a big way. Going into this February, BASF offered three seed treatment products. By 2009, though, BASF will bring its seed treatment offerings up to 11. (Source: Successful Farming; 2/29/2008)
Headline in 2007 Meant Millions More Bushels
At the 2008 Commodity Classic, BASF’s Andy Lee told the ag journalists that BASF’s new seed treatments are the answer to helping growers accelerate their yields to get closer to the record breaking corn and soybean yields that have been achieved in recent years. (Source: Agwired.com; 2/28/08)
BASF HOSTS "SCIENCE BEHIND SEED TREATMENTS" SYMPOSIUM
Promising research results on upcoming fungicide seed treatments for corn and soybeans are among the leading current and future BASF seed treatments research presented at the company's “Science Behind Seed Treatments” symposium at Commodity Classic. (Source: AgriMarketing.com; 2/27/08)
When to Apply Fungicides on Corn
Fungicide use on corn is increasing because of the promise of a good return. BASF’s Gary Fellows said farmers can apply Headline at all stage of corn, but prior to tasseling, they shouldn't use an adjuvant. (Source: DTNAg.com, 2/21/08)
BASF'S SEED TREATMENT STAMINA FUNGICIDE RECEIVES REGISTRATION
The recent registration by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of a new BASF seed treatment, Stamina® fungicide, gives corn growers their best chance yet to get plants off to the right start. (Source: AgriMarketing.com, 2/21/08)
Strobilurin Effect on Corn
Fungicides work on corn and it is not just about disease prevention. It is also about longer stay green and better standability. Regarding the pump in yield from fungicides, one industry expert says: "The data is very positive… (fungicides) seem to be effective when disease pressure isn't always obvious." (Source: DTNAg.com, 2/19/08)
HALF OF NCGA YIELD CONTEST WINNERS USED FUNGICIDE
More than half of the 2007 winning participants in the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) annual yield contest relied on BASF crop protection products, particularly Headline® fungicide, to propel them into the winner's circle. (Source: AgriMarketing.com; 2/5/08)
Got Beans? Enroll in Yield Trial and Learn
American Soybean Association and BASF have teamed up to offer another round of the "Secure Optimal Yield Field Trials" program, which includes testing Headline fungicide. (Source: American Agriculturalist; 2/6/08)
Headline Fungicide Registered In Cotton
In tests over the past five years in cotton, BASF and university researchers have found that Headline gives growers a 65 pounds-per-acre yield increase while controlling foliar diseases.
BASF Bolls Them Over With Headline
Scott Asher, BASF Diversified Regional Manager, says that field trials have shown overall improved plant health when using Headline fungicide on cotton, which translates into increased yield and quality at harvest. (Source: Agwired.com, 01/09/08)
Headline Fungicide Registered in Cotton
Calling it an “innovation in cotton,” BASF touted the registration of its Headline fungicide in cotton for the control of diseases and increased plant health to increase the yield potential at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences. (Source: Farm Progress, 01/09/08)
