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New formulation Solo ADV herbicide welcome news for growers

Apr. 14, 2016 - Lentil acres continue to expand across fields throughout Western Canada thanks to increased prices and demand from export markets. In fact, according to Dr. Bert Vandenberg from the University of Saskatchewan Department of Plant Sciences, Crop Development Centre, "growers in Western Canada now supply half of the world's lentils."

For growers, one of the largest obstacles in meeting this growing demand for the crop is weeds.

"Lentils are poor competitors when it comes to weeds," said Danielle Eastman, Brand Manager, Western Herbicides and Clearfield at BASF Canada. "That is why BASF designed Solo ADV, with reliable control of tough grasses and targeted broadleaf weeds. The new formulation also provides growers with exceptional re-cropping flexibility among the Clearfield system herbicides, particularly for Clearfield lentils.

As lentils are sensitive to many herbicides, Eastman says Solo ADV herbicide provides growers with a safe choice for lentils, with the added benefits of exceptional rotational flexibility in a convenient liquid formulation for easy handling and reduced fill-up times, resulting in time saving and peace of mind.

"We have had good action with our Solo ADV and in a field of small green lentils," said lentil grower Calvin Watson of Avonlea, Saskatchewan. "It was effective on our mustards and other volunteer weeds like canola that we have treated in the past with Solo, but the ease of use was way better. With Solo ADV we are not having to wait for granulars to dissolve and mixing. Just get in the tank and go. The built-in adjuvant eliminates the need to buy, store and add your own at a later time. For us, the benefits of Solo ADV mean less handling of jugs, less chance to spill, along with more time saved."

As lentil acres continue to expand, Eastman encourages growers to maximize the success of their crop with support of the unique benefits of Solo ADV herbicide.

April 18, 2016  By BASF

As lentil acres expand across Western Canada New formulation Solo ADV herbicide welcome news for growers supporting expanding lentil market demand in Western Canada.