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® technology, 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 now available, FiberMax varieties have even more to offer.
Select FiberMax varieties include Axant Flex technology
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
Axant Flex technology is the most complete and adaptable weed control system cotton has ever seen.
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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*Currently, Alite® ISO and Engenia® Herbicides are anticipated to receive registrations for use on cotton containing the Axant® Flex technology for use during the 2026 season, but due to unforeseen delays outside of BASF’s control, the timing of such registrations is uncertain. As of the date of this publication, Alite ISO and Engenia Herbicides are not registered for use on cotton containing the Axant® Flex technology and are not available for sale. BASF is working to obtain these registrations 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.
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