The Science Behind BASF’s Herbicides

Jamie Johansen

The research and development teams are the key to making BASF a household name among farmers. These biologists and chemists make it possible for BASF to stay innovative, provide solutions and create relationships with growers. During Commodity Classic I was introduced to Luke Bozeman, Technical Marketing Manager in herbicides at BASF. Herbicide resistance is a on-going problem no matter what …

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Colorful Way Shows How BASF Herbicide Works

Cindy Zimmerman

During the recent “Science Behind BASF” event, Senior Biologist Dr. Chad Brommer gave an infrared imaging demonstration to assess Engenia™ herbicide, a technologically advanced dicamba formulation developed by BASF. Chad explains that they wanted a quantitative way to measure the safety and effectiveness of Engenia. “What we see with the camera is often things we can’t see with the human …

Agribusiness, Audio, BASF, Soybean

BASF Launches Advanced Weed Control Website

Cindy Zimmerman

Coinciding with the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting last week, BASF launched a new resource to help farmers develop effective weed control programs – the Advanced Weed Control website (advancedweedcontrol.basf.us). BASF Technical Market Manager Dr. Dan Westberg says the website was created with input from farmers to provide them with the latest information, recommendations and insights on effective …

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Effective Control of Resistant Weeds in Soybeans

Melissa Sandfort

Results from more than 300 soybean field trials conducted in 2011 and 2012 show soybean growers there’s hope for control of resistant weeds. Engenia herbicide, a technologically advanced dicamba formulation developed by BASF, demonstrated effective control of key broadleaf weeds including glyphosate resistant Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, marestail, and common and giant ragweed. BASF anticipates the commercial launch of Engenia herbicide …

Agribusiness, BASF

BASF Personality Profile – Luke Bozeman

Cindy Zimmerman

BASF Herbicide Technical Market Manager Luke Bozeman has only been with BASF Crop Protection for a short time now, but he brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to the company for helping growers get the most out of every acre. In this BASF Personality Profile, we learn more about Luke, who was born and raised on a diversified …

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BASF Looks Toward Weed Control Future

Cindy Zimmerman

With glyphosate resistance continuing to grow nationwide as a threat to crop yields in fields throughout the country BASF Crop Protection kicked off the 2012 Commodity Classic with presentations on research, innovations and techniques to help prepare growers for the future of weed control at the sixth annual “Science Behind” media symposium. BASF Vice President U.S. Crop Protection Paul Rea …

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BASF Science Behind the Future of Weed Control

Chuck Zimmerman

For the 6th year BASF is holding a “Science Behind” event prior to Commodity Classic. This year the theme is The Science Behind the Future of Weed Control. A Grand Ole Opry studio is the perfect venue for this event where ag media are hearing from university researchers as well as product specialists from BASF. The event is providing a …

Agribusiness, BASF

BASF Presents New Herbicide Research at Weed Science Meeting

Cindy Zimmerman

Weed scientists meeting in South Carolina this week got a look at a new product in the BASF Crop Protection pipeline to help in the war against herbicide resistant weeds. During the 65th Annual Meeting of the Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS), BASF presented research related to Engenia™ herbicide, the company’s next-generation formulation of dicamba. “Engenia will be an important …

BASF, Crop Protection