Each new active ingredient represents an investment of more than $250 million and 10 years of time. BASF's commitment to the agricultural industry ensures growers have cutting-edge tools to manage their crops and ultimately support the food demands of a growing global population. "Farmers rely on innovation from partners like BASF to help improve the yield and quality of their crop," said Paul Rea, senior vice president, BASF Agricultural Solutions North America. "BASF remains at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for growers. Growers using BASF fungicides can be confident that our products are manufactured to the highest standards and will continue to perform reliably." BASF has a portfolio of patents surrounding pyraclostrobin-containing products, mixtures, and intermediates in the United States and globally.