Wedoany.com Report on Mar 2nd, In agricultural production, early planning is crucial for safeguarding yield potential. The success of each growing season often hinges on strategies formulated long before planting, with the fungicide program being a core component. Adequate preparation can provide a significant advantage, helping crops cope with unforeseen challenges.
Factors such as diseases, high temperatures, strong winds, drought, and hail can all threaten corn and soybean harvests. Many growers tend to take action only when problems arise, but this reactive approach can lead to suboptimal fungicide performance and uncertain return on investment. Kim Tutor, Technical Marketing Manager for BASF Row Crop Fungicides, notes: "Fungal diseases in corn and soybeans have a latent period; the pathogens are already inside the plant before symptoms appear. Therefore, adopting a proactive fungicide strategy is very important."
A proactive program using Veltyma fungicide helps establish protection before disease pressure and environmental stress occur, thereby safeguarding yield potential and promoting plant health. Veltyma fungicide is known for its consistent performance, protecting both yield and return on investment. Tutor adds: "Regardless of the stress faced, Veltyma fungicide provides the reliability corn and soybean growers need. Its active ingredient, Revysol, binds more effectively to fungal target sites, enabling efficient and long-lasting disease control."
In corn, Veltyma fungicide delivers an average yield increase of 7.0 bushels per acre compared to other products. It controls diseases such as Southern Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, and Gray Leaf Spot, while also preventing stalk nutrient translocation. This results in stronger, more lodging-resistant plants and reduces harvest losses. For soybeans, compared to untreated fields, Veltyma fungicide provides an average yield increase of up to 4.0 bushels per acre, effectively controlling Frogeye Leaf Spot and Cercospora Leaf Blight. It also reduces ethylene accumulation and canopy temperature, enhances photosynthetic efficiency, and promotes healthy plant growth.
Tutor states: "Veltyma fungicide outperformed other fungicides in eight out of ten trials and exceeded untreated plots in nine out of ten. If one word summarizes its performance, it's 'consistency'." BASF's "Real Yield Challenge" program, a nationwide side-by-side plot initiative, encourages growers to test products like Veltyma fungicide. In 2025, thousands of farmers participated, experiencing firsthand the results of performance-driven fungicides.
To stay ahead of disease threats in corn and soybeans, growers can contact their local retailer or BASF representative to develop a proactive plan using Veltyma fungicide and learn more about the 2026 Real Yield Challenge details. Adopting Veltyma fungicide early can help ensure crop health and achieve yield gains.
