FiberMax cotton varieties are bred with genetic advancements for high-quality fiber length and strength and, for 25 years, have delivered the utmost confidence in per-pound profitability.
FiberMax® Cotton
For over 25 years, farmers have trusted FiberMax cotton to grow crops that thrive in the challenging growing environments of the Western cotton belt. Now, there’s more than just cottonseed in every bag of FiberMax. There are bigger yields and higher premiums, as well as new Axant™ Flex Herbicide Tolerance Technology,1 the industry's first quad-stacked herbicide trait. With FiberMax cotton from BASF, you get a whole lot of confidence and everything you expect from premium cottonseed — without tradeoffs.
Benefits of FiberMax Cotton
Exceptional Fiber Quality
Bred to Perform
BASF cotton varieties originate in one of the industry's largest germplasm pools. With more genetic diversity, FiberMax cotton has herbicide and insect control traits, plus native traits for reniform and root-knot nematode control.
Rugged Dependability
FiberMax cotton varieties are bred and tested to perform consistently and help today’s growers protect crops from environmental and external pressures, provide top yield potential and set the standard for cotton fiber quality, even on the toughest acres.
THERE'S MORE THAN JUST COTTONSEED
IN EVERY BAG OF FIBERMAX.
FiberMax Cotton Varieties
With modern traits and high-quality genetics, FiberMax cotton varieties thrive in some of the toughest cotton acres. With Axant Flex Technology available for the 2025 growing season, FiberMax varieties have even more to offer.
New FiberMax varieties are now available with Axant Flex technology
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Advanced Protection
With hard-working genetics and the industry’s first quad-stacked herbicide trait technology, FiberMax cotton varieties maximize your yield potential and help you protect it from pests, weeds, nematodes and insects.
Cotton’s First Quad-Stacked Herbicide Trait
New for the 2024 growing season, Axant Flex Technology offers flexible and comprehensive control of resistant weeds.
High-Performance Weed Control
Maximize weed control and help minimize resistance with the BASF portfolio of knockdown and residual herbicides.
Nematode & Disease Control
Native traits help protect yield potential from tough-to-control and increasingly resistant pests and diseases.
Insect Trait Technology
FiberMax varieties offer industry-leading TwinLink & TwinLink Plus insect traits for two- and three-gene lepidopteran control.
FiberMax Cotton FAQs
Q1: How does FiberMax cotton seed perform in terms of yield?
A: FiberMax® cotton seed is derived from one of the industry's largest germplasm pools. As a result, the wide genetic diversity leads to variety offerings well suited for various production regions in the West, resilience under climate stress and consistency in yield potential. See how FiberMax cotton seed performed in fields near you.
Q2: How well does FiberMax cotton seed perform in challenging growing conditions?
A: The Western Region puts cotton to the test, with dry, arid conditions that not every variety can thrive in. FiberMax cotton seed varieties, however, are bred and selected for the rugged conditions in the West. They provide leading native traits, such as bacterial blight resistance, Verticillium wilt tolerance and root-knot nematode resistance, to protect against top soilborne threats. Bred with uncompromising dependability, you can rest easy knowing your FiberMax cotton seed was built to stand strong amidst the toughest acres.
Q3: What herbicide traits are available in FiberMax cotton seed?
A: FiberMax cotton seed is proud to give you the most comprehensive herbicide trait package available. Containing GlyTol®, LibertyLink® and Axant™ Flex technology, growers will no longer have to choose between crop protection and fiber quality to get the returns they desire. Axant Flex technology is cotton’s most advanced herbicide trait* that will open new doors for comprehensive control of resistant weeds and increased yield potential.
Q4: How well does FiberMax cotton seed tolerate drought conditions?
A: FiberMax cotton seed varieties undergo extensive testing and quality assurance before they ever make it to market. This ensures every variety has what it takes to succeed in the tough, arid environments of Texas they’re bred for.
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*Availability of cotton seed containing the Axant Flex technology for the 2025 growing season and beyond is subject to many factors, and such seed may not be available in all cotton-growing areas. Commercial sales of cotton seed containing the Axant Flex technology will be subject to contractual terms and conditions and to contractual terms and conditions and stewardship obligations, which may include, among other requirements, audit rights, liquidated damages applicable to growers, and restrictions on where the crop resulting from such seed may be sold, transferred and/or exported. Alite ISO herbicide (EPA Reg. No. 7969-433) is not registered for use on isoxaflutole-tolerant cotton nor available for sale for such use. As of the date of printing/publication, the use of dicamba-based herbicides for in-crop use is prohibited.
Alite ISO herbicide is currently not available for sale. Information on using Alite ISO herbicide on isoxaflutole-tolerant cotton is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to promote the sale of this product. Any sale of Alite ISO herbicide after registration is obtained for use on isoxaflutole-tolerant cotton 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. Alite herbicide is a US EPA Restricted-Use Pesticide. Additional state restrictions may apply.