Headline(R) Fungicide Registered for Soybeans and Corn
December 03 2004 - 9:46AM
PR Newswire (US)
Headline(R) Fungicide Registered for Soybeans and Corn Fungicide
Boosts Plant Health, Controls Key Diseases RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK,
N.C., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than two years, Headline
fungicide has delivered improved Plant Health(TM), including
disease control benefits to growers in dozens of crops. Now,
soybean and corn growers can enjoy those same benefits as the
result of a label expansion authorized by the Environmental
Protection Agency. "Most U.S. soybean and corn growers are not
accustomed to applying a fungicide, but it has become standard
practice in South America and other production areas as the
yield-boosting benefits have become evident," said Tracy Linbo,
soybean and Plant Health market manager for BASF. "We are excited
to be able to offer these same benefits to U.S. growers." Headline
is registered on more than 100 crops to control some of the most
damaging diseases that growers face. F500(TM), the active
ingredient, controls disease by interfering with cell respiration
and energy production. Headline was first registered for use in the
United States in late 2002. In soybeans, Headline is effective
against some of the most destructive diseases, such as Cercospora
blight, anthracnose, frogeye leaf spot and Asian soybean rust. The
No. 1 Asian soybean rust product in South America over the past two
years is a combination of F500(TM), the same active ingredient
contained in Headline fungicide, and a triazole fungicide. BASF
recommends that growers in areas where Asian soybean rust is
identified apply Headline as a tank-mixture with a registered
triazole fungicide* as a preventative treatment. Headline also
controls major diseases in corn, including gray leaf spot, common
corn rust and northern and southern corn leaf blight. As in all
other labeled crops, BASF recommends that Headline be used in
soybeans and corn as a preventative treatment -- that is, applied
prior to any visual evidence of a disease being present. "For
improved Plant Health, including disease-control, early application
is critical," said Gary Fellows, BASF technical manager.
"Preventative treatments are the best way to ensure that the
fungicide will protect the plant by inhibiting the development of
fungi before an infection has taken place." "Soybean growers and
seed producers will see great benefits from treating with
Headline," Linbo said. "It is a good fit for seed corn producers,
as well as for growers of intensely managed crops, such as
irrigated corn, sweet corn and popcorn." Linbo noted that Headline
has provided positive return-on-investment benefits in the other
crops on which it's been labeled. She anticipates strong demand
from U.S. soybean and corn growers. "With the economic challenges
facing farmers today, every crop input must work harder and provide
a positive return on investment," Linbo said. "That's why Headline
is the right choice for growers who want a more complete fungicide
for disease control and improved Plant Health, which can optimize
quality and increase yields." For more information on Headline and
other BASF crop protection products, visit the BASF Web site at
http://www.agproducts.basf.com/ . With sales of euro 3,176 million
in 2003, BASF's Agricultural Products division is a leader in crop
protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing
well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and
herbicides. Farmers use these products and services to improve
yields and quality of agricultural crops. Other uses include public
health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants.
BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision
of BASF's Agricultural Products division is to be the world's
leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving
nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing
world population. Further information can be found on the web at
http://www.agriculturalproducts.basf.com/ . BASF is the world's
leading chemical company. Our goal is to grow profitably and
further increase the value of our company. We help our customers to
be more successful through intelligent system solutions and high-
quality products. BASF's portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics,
performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to
crude oil and natural gas. Through new technologies we can tap into
additional market opportunities. We conduct our business in
accordance with the principles of sustainable development. In 2003,
BASF had sales of more than euro 33 billion (circa $42 billion).
BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS),
London (BFA), New York (BF), Paris (BA) and Zurich (AN). Further
information on BASF is available on the Internet at
http://www.basf.com/ . *Contact your local state or federal
agricultural authorities or local retailer for a list of triazole
fungicides approved for use in soybeans for control of Asian
soybean rust. Always read and follow label directions. Headline is
a registered trademark and F500 is a trademark of BASF. DATASOURCE:
BASF Corporation CONTACT: Kaye Iftner of BASF Corporation,
+1-919-547-2829, Web site:
http://www.agriculturalproducts.basf.com/
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