May 10, 2007
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (May 10, 2007) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved a label change for Prowl® H2O herbicide from BASF that allows growers to make applications to their citrus crops up to one day before harvest. The label change currently applies to all citrus-growing states except for California.
The previous label prohibited application within 60 days of harvest. The Prowl H2O label now specifies a one-day pre-harvest interval (PHI), which means that citrus growers will have an even greater window in which to make weed control applications.
“The one day PHI for Prowl H2O gives citrus growers more flexibility when planning their weed control programs.” said Jon Sweat, Prowl H2O Market Manager with BASF. “Since weeds emerge in citrus yearround, this change will allow growers to keep groves cleaner and higher yielding—right up until harvest.”
This label change follows last year’s EPA approval of new food tolerances for pendimethalin, the active ingredient in Prowl H2O. As a result, a variety of new crops were added to the Prowl H2O herbicide label, including citrus fruit (such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons and limes), tree nuts (such as almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts), pome fruits, stone fruits, tomatoes, peppers, alfalfa, wheat, strawberry, fruiting vegetables, carrots, spearmint and peppermint.
The innovative Prowl H2O herbicide formulation maximizes herbicide availability for residual weed control through superior surface stability and reduced binding to field residue. Its patented BASF technology greatly improves pendimethalin performance and handling. As a result, Prowl H2O is ideally suited for the citrus grower looking for long-lasting, dependable, broad-spectrum weed control.
For more information about Prowl H2O herbicide and other BASF crop protection products, visit www.agproducts.basf.com.
With sales of €3,079 million in 2006, 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 high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and 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 €52.6 billion (approximately $66.1 billion) in 2006. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
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