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BASF Seed Treatment Pipeline Six new products anticipated by the end of 2011 At the beginning of 2008, BASF’s seed treatment portfolio consisted of three products. By the end of 2009, that number is expected to reach 11. “The goal of BASF seed treatment products is to improve plant survival right out of the bag,” says Craig Lindholm, BASF marketing manager, Seed Treatments, U.S. Crop Protection. “The key is improved stress tolerance by giving seedlings a stronger start with improved plant vigor in those critical early days.” BASF’s new products are part of a revolution occurring in the use of seed treatments. Pioneer, for example, announced in early April that it would treat all of its new variety releases in 2008. Gary Munkvolid, Ph.D., Extension Plant Pathologist at Iowa State University, Ames, provides several reasons why farmers are using more seed treatments—higher crop values, reduced tillage cropping practices, reduced soil insecticide use and the potential for reduced pathogen sensitivity are all contributing to increased grower reliance on seed treatment. “The application of multiple active ingredients is common for all crops. Compared to other inputs, seed treatment is a low-cost input with multiple benefits,” Lindholm says. with existing products from outside suppliers,” Lindholm explains. “The result is synergistic performance in the farmer’s field that provides better results than either product can provide alone.” Combining two or more active ingredients into a single seed treatment product also provides pest management benefits to delay development of pesticide resistance. This is especially true with insecticides. Combination products frequently provide favorable consequences. As farming practices trend toward less cultivation, there is an increased diversity and a higher concentration of soil-borne pests. Combinations of ingredients broaden the spectrum of pest control and can often have a synergistic effect that delivers a significant level of increased pest control. BASF Pipeline The BASF pipeline reflects the company’s commitment to developing products to address evolving customers needs and deliver win-win solutions. “Many of the products in our pipeline are being developed with proprietary BASF technology in combination Future Developments BASF Seed Treatment Registered and Pipeline Products Discovery Anticipated Release Registered 2011 2010 2009 2008 for use Regent TS insecticide (2005 -Fipronil) Corn Charter fungicide (2005 - Triticonazole 2.4%) Wheat, barley Charter PB (2006 - Triticonazole 1.25% plus thiram 12.5%) Wheat, barley Stamina (2008 - Pyraclostrobin, the same active ingredient as Headline) Corn, Soybeans and several other crops Unnamed (Pyraclostrobin and broad spectrum fungicide) Vegetables, Cotton Unnamed (Insecticide) Multiple crops Unnamed (Flowable metalaxil formulation) Multiple crops Unnamed Cereal grains (Triticonazole plus broad spectrum fungicide) Unnamed Corn, details not announced Insecticide Fungicide “Our goal in developing new products is to address the changing needs of growers as their farming practices evolve,” Lindholm concludes. “We also recognize the importance of being flexible so we can provide seed companies the specific products they want.” Changes in pathogen sensitivity will continue to fuel a need for new active ingredients. The synergy between transgenes and seed treatments is an opportunity that also holds great promise for future seed treatment products. “I am confident that the seed treatment products BASF is bringing to market will provide win-win results for seed companies and farmers, alike,” he says. “Our data shows great efficacy and third-party tests confirm our results.” More detailed information of future BASF products will be announced when the products are closer to market introduction. Joe W. Funk, editor For more information: Craig Lindholm, BASF Marketing Manager, Seed Treatments, U.S. Crop Protection Research Triangle Park, NC (919-547-2000/www.agproducts.basf.com) 22 Second Quarter 2008 http://www.agproducts.basf.com

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