Successful cereals farmers work hard to maximize their yields. So do we.
Cereals are one of the bedrocks of U.S. agriculture. In 2017, U.S. farmers planted wheat on nearly 45.7 million acres and barley on almost 2.4 million acres, along with 2.5 million acres of oats and nearly 6 million acres of sorghum. While a majority is grown in the Northern Plains, Plains and Pacific Northwest, cereals are planted across the country, in a wide variety of growing environments.
To operate successfully, cereal farmers need consistent quality and high yields, but weeds, pests and disease can threaten that success. A growing problem for cereal farmers is the development of resistance to commonly-used herbicides and fungicides. Fortunately, our innovative products help farmers to control these problems effectively.
Our next-generation fungicide Xemium® not only controls a broad range of fungi in cereals but also boasts a unique mobility in the whole plant, providing immediate and long-lasting protection. Used on its own or in a mixture with glyphosate, our advanced herbicide product Kixor® is applied prior to crop planting for fast and complete burndown of over 80 different weeds, including those resistant to glyphosate. BASF has traditionally led the way in the search for new active ingredients to combat fungal diseases in cultivated plants.
Grow wheat that raises yields. And eyebrows.
Given the state of the agricultural economy and wheat markets, wheat growers’ future revenue and profit gains will likely come from increased production and quality on the same acres. As a wheat grower, you need to make sure you’re getting both the yield quantity and grain quality that makes a difference in your operation.
BASF has a full wheat protection portfolio to help you start strong and finish even stronger with healthier plants, higher yields and maximized profit potential. Protect your crop at every growth stage, from fungicide seed treatments to the critical flag leaf stage – when up to 70 percent of the total sugars and starches are produced for grain fill – and through harvest. BASF Plant Health benefits help your crop cope with the stresses of the season and put more energy into producing yield.
With field-tested solutions, personalized plans and the right team of people to provide local insights and advice, we can help you grow wheat that gets noticed at the elevator.
Talk to your BASF representative or authorized retailer about any of our products for wheat and other cereal crops.
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