BASF highlights solutions for soybeans and corn at Show Rural 2026

BASF Agricultural Solutions is participating in the Show Rural Coopavel 2026, focusing on integrated solutions for soybean and corn crops. The company is showcasing innovations in high-performance seeds, crop protection, and digital agriculture, at a time when the soybean harvest is progressing across the country and the sector is projecting a more favorable 2025/26 crop.

During the trade show, the company will highlight alternatives for recurring challenges in agricultural production, such as nematode management, pest and disease resistance, the selection of more productive cultivars, and the use of data to support decision-making in the field.

New soybean cultivars

Among the new releases, BASF is presenting new soybean varieties under the Credenz and SoyTech brands, focusing on the Southern region. Credenz's CZ 26B26 I2X is recommended for opening up new areas, combining earliness and high yield potential. SoyTech is launching three cultivars: ST 570 I2X, notable for its root health; ST 655 I2X, with high yield potential and uniformity; and ST 670 I2X, which combines controlled plant height and hardiness.

The ST 616 I2X variety, launched in the previous harvest, continues to stand out after registering yields exceeding 210 sacks per alqueire in commercial areas, with consistent performance and heat tolerance.

According to José Gomes, head of BASF's soybean seed and biotechnology business, the focus is on offering greater stability to producers from planting onwards, even in the face of climate variability and pest pressure.

Insecticides and fungicides

In pest management, one of the highlights is the insecticide Efficon, which is now also recommended for soybeans. With a differentiated mode of action, the product acts with the so-called "Freeze Effect," rapidly paralyzing the insect, especially in the control of whiteflies. The technology is also indicated for the management of leafhoppers and aphids in corn, as well as applications in cotton.

In fungicides, BASF continues to expand the use of the Revysol molecule, present in the Melyra and Belyan products. Belyan, in particular, has stood out in controlling diseases such as cercospora, target spot, and the soybean leaf spot complex, due to its broad spectrum of action.

For Patrícia Guerra, Senior Manager of Crop and Soybean Portfolio Marketing, the integration of different tools throughout the crop cycle is fundamental to reducing risks and preserving the productive potential of the crops.