Crop stress tolerance, weather and weed control represent biggest challenges to growers
New survey helps BASF identify and address grower management
concerns
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, July 26, 2010 – Stress tolerance of crops,
unpredictable weather, and residual control of weeds are three of the biggest
challenges to grower operations, according to a survey conducted recently by BASF
Crop Protection. Findings were released today during the Ag Media Summit in St.
Paul, Minnesota.
More than 600 corn, hay, soybean and wheat growers from 44 states participated in
the survey, which examined challenges growers face in regard to managing yield,
choosing the most effective inputs, and dealing with plant stress factors. It also
examined the importance of new crop protection innovations to growers.
“This type of research is an important step in ensuring the BASF product portfolio
delivers agronomic benefits, sustainability and grower convenience,” said Gary
Fellows, Ph.D., Technical Services Regional Manager for BASF. “Along with the
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