Advance planning required with soybeans in crop rotation

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 31, 2012 /CNW/ - Analysts predict 1M acres of soybeans will be planted in Manitoba next year. With seed purchase timing well underway, growers with soybeans in their rotation should first consider their system history to avoid volunteer weeds, advises BASF Canada Inc. (BASF).

"Choosing seed from the same system year over year can increase the risk of volunteer weed populations, particularly when rotating canola to soybeans," says Harley House, Brand Manager, Clearfield^® Crops.

While the majority of canola volunteers will appear the year after a rotation, canola can volunteer for up to four years. Using a system such as the Clearfield Production System for canola before introducing or adding more acres of soybeans into the rotation is an effective way to manage the risk.

"With the Clearfield Production System for canola, you'll get control of Roundup Ready^® and Liberty Link^® volunteers with herbicides like ARES^®," he says. "ARES provides new modes of action and is effective for flushing control of volunteer canola up to several weeks after application. It can help manage volunteers in a rotation with soybeans."

In a recent survey, 97 per cent of Clearfield canola growers indicated they were satisfied or very satisfied with the overall performance of ARES on multiple weeds, including volunteer types. Additionally, 97 per cent said they would recommend ARES to other canola growers.

"It's not just about seed anymore," says House. "It's equally important to consider which systems will be used over the course of your crop rotations and some extra planning ahead to help get your next crop off to the best possible start."

Learn more about the Clearfield Production System for canola and ARES herbicide at www.AgSolutions.ca/ARES.

About the BASF Crop Protection division
With sales of €4.0 billion in 2010, BASF's Crop Protection 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 crop yields and crop quality. Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision of BASF's Crop Protection 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 www.agro.basf.com or follow us on twitter: www.twitter.com/basfagro.

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