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BASF, Corteva Agriscience and M.S. Technologies, L.L.C. today announced that they have entered into a trait licensing agreement to bring BASF’s novel nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait with Enlist E3^® soybeans and Conkesta E3^® soybeans to farmers in Brazil. The NRS trait offers the first ever biotech solution for effectively managing root lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus brachyurus) and soybean cyst nematodes – difficult-to-control microscopic pests that damage soybeans and threaten yields.
 

BASF’s Orange, California site recently hosted its first Kids’ Lab, an interactive, fun, and free chemistry education program. In partnership with the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim, this innovative program offers a weeklong summer STEAM camp for students aged 9-14 that seamlessly blends science and art.
 

BASF’s Wyandotte, Michigan site recently hosted 21 students for TECH Academy 2025. The week-long summer program is designed for high school juniors and seniors in the Metro Detroit area who are interested in pursuing skilled trade careers.

17 Chattanooga-area high school students graduated from BASF’s TECH Academy, a week-long program delivered in partnership with Chattanooga State Community College that introduces students to technical and craft careers through skills classes, workshops and industry tours.

BASF is proud to introduce a breakthrough innovation in canola seed, InVigor Gold. Designed to unlock the full genetic potential of canola quality Brassica juncea in new areas of Canada and the United States, InVigor Gold is expected to feature hybrids with LibertyLink herbicide tolerance, inherent pod shatter resistance and strong blackleg disease resistance.