Alfalfa growers can now rely on a cost-effective new weed control option with the recent federal registration by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of Prowl® H2O herbicide from BASF for use in alfalfa crops.

“Alfalfa is particularly susceptible to problems with weed control,” said Jon Sweat, Prowl H2O Market Manager for BASF. “Prowl H2O is an extremely effective pre-emergent residual herbicide that controls the weeds and grasses that shorten stand life, hinder yields, and adversely affect hay quality which alfalfa growers depend on.”

“Prowl H2O provides excellent residual weed control whether you’re growing a conventional or glyphosate-tolerant alfalfa crop,” Sweat added. In alfalfa, Prowl H2O was previously registered for use only on alfalfa crops grown for seed production. This new label now expands that to include all alfalfa.

The water-based formulation of Prowl H2O maximizes its availability for residual weed control through superior surface stability and reduced binding to field residue. As a result, Prowl H2O leaves more active ingredient available for weed control, and is ideally suited for dependable, broad spectrum weed control for alfalfa.

Alfalfa is the latest addition to the list of over 90 crops for which Prowl H2O is already registered, including corn, soybeans, stone fruits, pome fruits, tree nuts, citrus fruits, cotton, edible beans, peanuts, potatoes, rice, sunflowers and tobacco among others. Following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement earlier this year approving new food tolerances for pendimethalin, the active ingredient in Prowl H2O, a variety of new crops have been added to the herbicide’s label.

For more information about Prowl H2O herbicide and other BASF crop protection products, visit www.agproducts.basf.com.

With sales of €3,298 million in 2005, 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 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 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 www.agro.basf.com.

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable
partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s intelligent system solutions and high-value products help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of more than €42.7 billion (approximately $50.4 billion) in 2005. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

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