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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)
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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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.
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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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)
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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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)
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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Futures Success
A Weekly Commentary of the Markets Presented by Pit Bull Trading Updated each Friday afternoon, Futures Success is a weekly commentary of
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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Headline yields and ROI on the rise again
Results from the most extensive on-farm trial program confirm powerful disease control is linked with consistent average yield boosts of 12 to 16 bu/A in corn and 4 to 8 bu/A in soybeans with Headline ® fungicide.
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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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)
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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Kip Cullers K&K Farms Purdy, MO
@TITLE Healthy plants and BASF portfolio yield success for Cullers @READMORE
November 17, 2020 01:21 AM
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Future Gains in Production Rely on Biotechnology
While crop protection and plant breeding still could provide some growth for agriculture, BASF board member Stefan Marcinowski says future gains will rely primarily on biotechnology. (Source: AgriNews-Pubs; 5/27/08)
November 17, 2020 01:16 AM
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November 16, 2020 11:33 PM
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