Clearfield® lentil and Clearfield sunflower growers have a new tool with SOLO® ADV from BASF

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian growers now have a new, improved version of the popular herbicide, SOLO^® WG that has been used to help control tough grassy and broadleaf weeds in their Clearfield^® crops. BASF Canada announced today that it has received registration from the Pest Management Regulatory Agency for SOLO ADV herbicide for use on Clearfield lentils, Clearfield canola, Clearfield sunflowers and soybeans for the 2016 season.

SOLO ADV is the only post-emergent broadleaf and grass herbicide for Clearfield crops that offers maximum re-cropping flexibility and easy handling because of its unique liquid formulation with the adjuvant built in. Since its introduction in 2011, SOLO herbicide acres have been growing rapidly as more growers are relying on this herbicide for its superior crop rotation flexibility and excellent weed control. 

"BASF is committed to bringing innovative products to the market that help growers maximize efficiency and provide growers with superior convenience, and SOLO ADV is an example of that commitment," said Danielle Eastman, Brand Manager, Western herbicides and Clearfield. "SOLO ADV allows growers to manage their weeds with a new and improved herbicide formulation that is convenient and easy to use."

SOLO ADV controls weeds growing at the time of application and offers exceptional follow-crop safety. In addition, SOLO ADV offers broad-spectrum weed control for Clearfield lentils and Clearfield sunflowers.

"The new SOLO ADV liquid formulation will replace the current SOLO WG dry formulation and will be available for sale in the 2016 season," said Eastman.

For more information on SOLO ADV, visit agsolutions.ca.  

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SOLO is a registered trade-mark of BASF SE; Clearfield is a registered trade-mark of BASF Agrochemical Products B.V.; all used with permission by BASF Canada Inc.

© 2016 BASF Canada Inc.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF's North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world's leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

SOURCE BASF Canada Inc.

Christina Stroud, BASF Canada Inc., Tel: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]; Sara O'Halloran, Tel: [phone] x212, E-mail: [email protected]