herbicide resistance

The Growing Challenge of Herbicide Resistance

Dan BASF

We are all very aware of the growing challenge of herbicide resistance: Palmer amaranth and waterhemp are making more headlines due to their resistance against HPPD-inhibiting herbicides.  So, BASF is taking the month of July to raise awareness of herbicide resistance across the Corn Belt to help preserve existing chemistries for seasons to come.  “Invasive weeds not only compete for vital resources …

U.S. Crop Protection Market Sees Sales Increase

Dan Industry News Release

A new report shows industry consolidation, investments in precision agriculture, and new product introductions propelled a five percent growth in sales for the crop protection industry in 2017. The Kline Group this week released its Crop Protection Manufacturers Report, which found the increase in planted crop acreage, particularly in soybeans and cotton, helped contribute to an increase in the sales …