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BASF Turf & Ornamentals develops and markets innovative solutions for weed, disease and insect control. For the plant protection manager in nurseries and greenhouses, this means a powerful portfolio of leading herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide technologies that provide the optimal level of pest protection from plants that not only look better, but sell better.

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Dave Maubach supports key Midwest customers for BASF Proessional Turf & Ornamentals

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Raised on his family’s Iowa farm, Dave Maubach (pronounced MAW-bah) understands the weather and pest pressures that threaten agronomy professionals’ valuable products. Throughout his 23-year career at BASF, Maubach has served customers in Crop Protection and Pest Control. Now he shares his expert growing knowledge with turf professionals and ornamental growers as a senior sales specialist on the Turf & Ornamentals team.

Integrate science in nursery weed management plans to minimize labor costs

Kathie Kalmowitz

For many nurseries, there’s very little science in their weed management plans. Instead of taking advantage of new herbicide chemistries that enable more vigorous plant growth, they use labor-intensive manual weeding that leaves 20 percent of weeds, seeds and roots behind, creating a cycle of weed infestation. A successful plan means a better balance of proper herbicide technology with appropriate hand weeding.

Early Order Program Provides Big Savings for BASF Customers

Early Order Program Provides Big Savings for BASF Customers

The BASF Turf & Ornamentals Early Order Program (EOP) allows growers to stretch budgets further with pre-season savings.

EOP discounts end Dec. 11 and you can save up to 8 percent on BASF products purchased in October.

How to Apply Granular Herbicides Properly

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