2019 BASF APT Summit

The first virtual ag newsroom of 2019 features the inaugural BASF APT (Agronomic Performance Trials) Summit. This program takes place just prior to the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in New Orleans. The program includes sharing 2018 APT information and the announcement of new 2019 cotton varieties.

This virtual ag newsroom includes links to digital media content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast.

Photos

2019 BASF APT Summit Photo Album

Press Releases

BASF advances five new cottonseed varieties, including dicamba-tolerant varieties for enhanced weed control

 

Audio

Kenny Melton, BASF Western Region Agronomic Manager, Summit Overview: Interview with Kenny Melton, BASF

Kenny Melton provided opening Summit remarks: Opening Remarks Kenny Melton, BASF

Kenny Melton provides information on new cotton varieties: Introduction of New Varieties, Kenny Melton, BASF

Interview with Dr. Scott Asher about new cotton varieties: Interview with Dr. Scott Asher, BASF, Eastern Region Agronomic Manager

Dr. Scott Asher provides information on new cotton varieties: Introduction of New Varieties, Dr. Scott Asher, BASF

Interview with Dr. Fred Moore, BASF: Interview with Dr. Fred Moore, BASF, Cotton Trait Development Manager

Dr. Fred Moore talks about current and new trait positions: Current and New Traits, Dr. Fred Moore, BASF

Interview with Dr. Craig Bednarz, BASF, Regional Agronomist: Interview with Dr. Craig Bednarz, BASF

On-Farm Data Key to Developing New Cotton Varieties: Interview with Dr. Cory Mills, BASF, about cotton breeding program

Dr. Margaret Shields, BASF, Global Cotton Breeding Manager Remarks: Remarks from Dr. Margaret Shields, BASF, on breeding goals and trial vatieties for 2019

Interview with Walker McAnear, cotton grower: Interview with Walker McAnear, APT grower participant

Interview with Alvin Rhodes, BASF, Technical Service Representative, U.S. Crop Protection Products: Interview with Alvin Rhodes, BASF, on crop protection portfolio

Alvin Rhodes, BASF, Technical Service Representative, Remarks: Remarks from Alvin Rhodes, BASF, on crop protection portfolio

Interview with Dr. Steve Nichols, BASF, Global Agronomic Services, Cotton – Beltwide Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year Award: Interview with Dr. Steve Nichols, BASF, on sponsoring Cotton Specialist of Year Award

Tennessee Educator is Cotton Specialist of the Year: Interview with Dr. Tyler Raper, University of Tennessee, Recipient of Cotton Specialist of Year Award

Interview with Dr. Kenny Melton, BASF – Outstanding Career Research for Cotton Agronomy Award: Interview with Dr. Kenny Melton, BASF - Cotton Agronomy Award

Interview with Dr. Gaylon Morgan, Texas A&M – Outstanding Career Research for Cotton Agronomy Award Recipient: Interview with Dr. Gaylon Morgan, Texas A&M, Recipient of Cotton Agronomy Award