BASF has announced the expansion of its Xitavo soybean seed portfolio for 2025. This strategic expansion will introduce 19 new seed varieties, making the full line comprise 46 products that cover relative maturities from 0.0 to 4.8. By bringing unique germplasm to the market, BASF aims to offer farmers enhanced yields and reduced risk, catering to the diverse needs of soybean growers.
Commitment to Farmers
Marc Hoobler, U.S. soybean agronomy lead for BASF, emphasized the company’s dedication to agricultural progress in a recent news release. “BASF is committed to helping farmers doing the biggest job on Earth, and we are thrilled to show that commitment through soybean germplasm breeding in the United States,” said Hoobler. “We are not just launching new products, but a whole new pool of elite genetics farmers have not had access to until now.”
Innovative Seed Varieties
The 2025 Xitavo soybean seed class is designed to withstand increasing climate challenges and mitigate disease pressure, ensuring that farmers can achieve optimal yields despite environmental uncertainties. Among the notable new products are XO 2625E, which boasts tolerance to white mold and iron deficiency chlorosis, and XO 3105E, which has demonstrated an average yield performance of 102.7% of the test mean. XO 3105E also offers above-average tolerance to iron deficiency chlorosis, phytophthora, and sudden death syndrome.
Enhanced Yields and Reduced Risks
BASF’s introduction of these elite genetics represents a significant advancement in soybean farming. The new varieties are expected to provide farmers with robust solutions to the challenges posed by climate change and plant diseases. By expanding the Xitavo portfolio, BASF continues to position itself as a leader in agricultural innovation, committed to enhancing farm productivity and sustainability.
