Cotton growing isn’t one size fits all.

We’re 100% in on cotton – and your success. We know your cotton faces a blend of challenges unique to your farm. That’s why the innovative cotton herbicide portfolio from BASF gives you multiple options to customize your approach.

 

You know your farm better than anyone. And you need options that fit your preferences and your farm’s unique challenges. BASF gives you an expansive portfolio of branded cotton herbicides in the industry, so you can own your approach and make choices that give you a truly customized plan for weed control. 

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  • Zidua® SC herbicide provides longer-lasting control than other Group 15 herbicides
  • Outlook® herbicide delivers consistent residual control of grasses and broadleaf weeds with reliable activation with as little as ¼ inch of rainfall
  • Engenia® herbicide is, ounce-for-ounce, the most powerful broadleaf weed control in its class1, effective on more than 200 broadleaf weeds
  • Prowl® H2O herbicide drives excellent grass control and improved soil surface stability with exceptional crop safety
  • Liberty® ULTRA delivers excellent control versus generic glufosinate

   

   

BASF is all in on cotton

Cotton growers are 100% committed to cotton. And we’re 100% committed to your success. We’ll continue to invest in the development of new cotton varieties and new crop protection products to bring forward the best innovations to fit your fields.

An expansive cotton herbicide portfolio 

While most weed control options have dwindled in recent years, BASF provides an expansive pre-to-post portfolio giving growers flexibility to build a customized weed management program.

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Access to weed control innovation

The Axant Flex weed control system is built upon the most complete* and adaptable herbicide trait package cotton has ever seen — uniting four modes of action.* Pair it with the BASF cotton herbicide portfolio and, in the future*, you will have even more weed control solutions than any other competitor offers available for use with cotton.

*Once Alite ISO (i.e., isoxaflutole) is registered for use with cotton by the U.S. EPA.

 

Cotton herbicide products

tailored to fit your needs

Cotton growers’ challenges vary from region to region, even farm to farm. Find the right herbicide products right here.

Liberty ULTRA Herbicide

Liberty ULTRA herbicide stands out as a market leading post-emergence knockdown solution, delivering more consistent weed control performance and operational convenience than other brands, regardless of which cotton trait system you’re using.

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Zidua SC Herbicide

Zidua SC herbicide is one of the longest-lasting Group 15 residual herbicide available, offering a leading option for those seeking top-tier, consistent protection against resistant weeds in cotton during critical early growth stages.

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Prowl H2O Herbicide

Prowl H2O herbicide offers the excellent flexibility for growers, with a wide application window and crop safety benefits. It allows growers to apply it pre-plant, pre-emergence or post-emergence, offering a range of application timings to suit a grower's weed management strategy.

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Outlook Herbicide

Outlook herbicide provides the most reliable residual activation in the Group 15 market, requiring 3x less rainfall for activation compared to competing products. Its high-water solubility promotes lateral dispersion, ensuring effective control of key weeds, even with suboptimal coverage.

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    BASF cotton portfolio

    Learn more about our complete lineup of cottonseed solutions, from dirt to shirt.

    FiberMax® Cottonseed

    FiberMax cotton seed varieties are created for premium quality and high yield potential — all in a trait package with pest management tools tailored to control your toughest weeds and insects.

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    Stoneville® Cottonseed

    For the last century, Stonville cotton seed varieties have delivered strong, early vigor to help you win the preseason and enjoy high yield potential with premium quality.

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    Axant® Flex technology

    A trait stacked with next-level solutions! We know how important it is for growers to protect their fields from resistant weeds. That's why BASF is excited to introduce Axant Flex trait technology — only available in FiberMax and Stoneville cotton.

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     * Currently, Alite ISO herbicide has a registration pending for use on cotton containing the Axant Flex technology, but due to unforeseen delays outside of BASF’s control, the timing of such registration is uncertain. As of the date of this publication, Alite ISO herbicide is not registered for use on cotton containing the Axant Flex technology and is not available for sale. BASF is working to obtain this registration for use in 2026 but cannot guarantee that registrations will occur in time for application. This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to promote the sale of these products. Any sale of these products after registration is obtained shall be based solely on the EPA approved product label, and any claims regarding product safety and efficacy shall be addressed solely by the label. BASF does not guarantee the results of this cottonseed and grower is solely responsible for farming management and agronomic practices and decisions, including, without limitation, selecting seed best suitable for the intended growth and use under grower’s local conditions. Additional state restrictions may apply. Crops not containing a gene expressing an HPPD protein will not be tolerant of Alite ISO herbicide. Additional state restrictions may apply. Crops not containing a gene expressing an HPPD protein will not be tolerant of Alite ISO herbicide.

     

    Axant ISO herbicide is a US EPA Restricted Use Pesticide. Always read and follow label directions.

     

    Axant ISO herbicide, a US EPA Restricted Use Pesticide, is currently labeled solely for weed control in GT27 or isoxaflutole-resistant soybeans grown in select countries in certain states. This product is not labeled for use on isoxaflutole-resistant cotton.

     

    After EPA approval of Axant ISO herbicide (EPA Reg. No.7969-433) registration allowing use on isoxaflutole-resistant cotton, Axant ISO herbicide may only be used on GT27 or isoxaflutole-resistant soybean or isoxaflutole-resistant cotton. Crops not containing a gene expressing an HPPD protein will not be tolerant of Axant ISO herbicide.

     

    Engenia herbicide offers the highest concentration of active ingredient compared to other dicamba-tolerant alternatives labeled for cotton and soybeans.

     

    BASF sponsored field research trials 2022–2023, 52 trials, nationwide

     

     

     

    Always read and follow label directions. Axant is a trademark and FiberMax, GlyTol, Liberty, Outlook, Prowl and Zidua and Stoneville are registered trademarks of BASF. © 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC. All rights reserved.