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Northern Seed to research, develop Clearfield technology in wheat

By SARAH BROWN, The Prairie Star
Aug 7, 2016
Aug 7, 2016

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BOZEMAN, Mont. – Multinational chemical giant BASF has licensed Montana-based Northern Seed to research and develop its Clearfield technology in wheat. The agreement also allows Northern Seed to commercialize wheat varieties that use the Clearfield Production System, an integrated herbicide management method.

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