BASF Launches Operation Weed Eradication
October 7, 2019 BASF has launched Operation Weed Eradication, a new industry-wide initiative to help eliminate on-farm weeds.
The new program calls on growers and partners to take action against troublesome weeds in their fields through cultural practices, chemical control and enhanced diligence.
Research by Stratus Ag shows that nearly 75% of growers nationwide are dealing with glyphosate-resistant weeds in their fields, and today’s management practices are not sustainable for long-term control of problem weeds such as pigweed.
“Our approach to on-farm eradication will uproot problem weeds and help secure a sustainable farming future that builds a successful legacy for seasons and generations to come,” said Scott Kay, Vice President U.S. Crop, BASF Agricultural Solutions. “Weed eradication will be a personalized, tailored journey for each grower with different start and end points.
“BASF will support growers with expertise and continuous innovation to support this journey.”
Operation Weed Eradication takes a balanced approach of utilizing cultural practices such as conventional tillage, chemical control such as rotating chemistries, and eradication diligence such as hand weeding to help growers eradicate troublesome on-farm weeds.
In the coming months, BASF will assemble a coalition of industry leaders, develop a specific eradication customer offering and launch an educational initiative to support its efforts with Operation Weed Eradication.
To learn more, please visit Operation Weed Eradication online.
Based on information provided by BASF
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