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EPA cancellation order clarifies use of existing dicamba stocks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a cancellation order for three low-volatility dicamba formulations that is intended to clarify how growers and applicators may use existing stocks of the products. The directive applies to XtendiMax with Vapor Grip Technology...

Ninth Circuit Court vacates EPA low-volatility dicamba registrations

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco vacated current U.S. registrations for three low-volatility dicamba products on June 3. At least three states have said they will continue to allow dicamba applications unless otherwise told...

92 growers qualify for the 2019 FiberMax One Ton Club

BASF recently recognized cotton growers who achieved 4-bale or greater yields by welcoming them to the FiberMax One Ton Club for their 2019 harvest results. Ninety-two members qualified for the club this year, including 14 first-time members, bringing total...

BASF fetes top-producing Stoneville cotton growers

Cotton producers who grew Stoneville cotton seed were recognized this week for their  harvests at the annual Stoneville Legacy Club celebration held in Destin, Florida. Now in its fourth year, the club honors cotton growers for their high yields...

LSU’s Dan Fromme Honored As 2020 Cotton Specialist Of The Year

• By Vicky Boyd, Managing Editor • Dr. Dan Fromme, who grew up on a Texas cotton farm and has been working in cotton most of his life, was recognized as the 2020 Cotton Specialist of the Year during the recent...

BASF launches new FiberMax variety for 2020

• By Vicky Boyd, Managing Editor • BASF plans to launch one new cotton variety for the 2020 season, sticking to its belief that any new release should offer a benefit over existing ones. “We tested five experimental lines last year and...

BASF seeks high yield producers for cotton clubs

Do you have what it takes in terms of yield to become a member of BASF's FiberMax One Town Club, FibeMax Maximizer Club or Stoneville Legacy Club? If you think you do, apply online. You may be eligible to attend...

Pricing, Cotton And Common Sense

Highlights Of 2019 Central Texas Field Days • By Cassidy Nemec • In the midst of summer field days for a variety of crops, it is clear that cotton is still king in Texas. The Westside Row Crop Tour took place June...

Texas Ag Department Issues Section 24(c)s For 2 Dicamba Products

The Texas Department of Agriculture has issued Section 24(c) Special Local Need labels for two dicamba herbicides to allow application up to 90 days after cotton planting. The products are Engenia Herbicide from BASF and XtendiMax herbicide with VaporGrip Technology...

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