Belchim Crop Protection USA

Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, once said, “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” His words embody the significance of out-of-the-box thinking in the modern age, and their relevance can be witnessed across many industries, even today.

Consider agriculture.

The challenges materializing in the industry–growing population and demand for food and a looming food crisis–are putting current practices to the test and highlighting the requirement for innovation to make agriculture more sustainable and practical. As José Graziano da Silva, former director-general of FAO, reiterated, innovation is fundamental to achieving Zero Hunger. Translating this global commitment into a reality with its drive for innovation is Belchim Crop Protection USA.

“We innovate conventional chemistry. Our proprietary products help growers address their operational challenges (e.g. resistant weeds) and produce high-quality crops while minimizing their environmental impact,” says Tom Wood, President and General Manager of Belchim Crop Protection USA. The agro chemical company bridges the gaps in agricultural supply chains and helps businesses efficiently operate in the ever-changing world of regulatory compliance.
Belchim USA offers a wide range of crop protection and pest mitigation products, including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and soil surfactants, along with a growing innovation pipeline of diversely formulated proprietary solutions. It leverages the strong R&D capabilities of its European parent organization, Certis Belchim, to develop products that stand the test of time and promote environmental sustainability. To address the lack of effectiveness of commonly used herbicides for resistant populations, Belchim USA has developed products that enhance resistance management.

Part of its global efforts to bring innovation to growers is its flagship product TOUGH® 5EC, which is taking the industry by storm with its ability to address resistant weeds and function across a wide range of chemistries.

TOUGH® 5EC is a fast-acting contact selective herbicide that growers can seamlessly add to their weed management toolkit for post-emergent control of broadleaf weeds. It performs exceptionally well on kochia, pigweeds, palmer amaranth, waterhemp, lambsquarters, and more. In addition to generating high-quality crops, TOUGH® 5EC offers faster speed of kill, application flexibility, and up to a thirty percent increase in control. It also provides significant ROI for the company’s channel partners and growers. In addition, Belchim USA offers Tenchu® 20SG, an insecticide containing twenty percent dinotefuran as the active ingredient, which safeguards rice crops from stink bugs.

Bolstering the utility of these products are Belchim USA’s R&D efforts toward developing sustainable solutions that preserve natural resources and support farmers and their communities. It operates as a catalyst for change in the agriculture industry by collaborating with its European counterparts and bringing sustainable solutions to the U.S. By formulating in the country and focusing on product availability as a priority, Belchim USA substantially curbs supply chain issues and makes the products available to growers whenever required.

A new entrant to the market, Wood staunchly believes that mitigating clients’ challenges transcends beyond merely supplying products. “It is all about transparency with our customers, ensuring they know what products are available and when they are arriving. We keep our customers appraised and deliver what we promise,” adds Wood.

Armed with a groundbreaking product line and customer-centric services, Belchim USA has helped numerous growers improve their ROI and operational outcomes. In partnership with a national distributors, Belchim USA provided TOUGH® 5EC to help them penetrate the Midwest corn market, as well as pulse and mint crops. They also provide Tenchu® 20SG for stink bugs in the Delta region of Texas to control the bugs in rice crops.

Belchim USA’s collaborative approach toward product development has placed it on the radar of numerous industry behemoths that leverage its active ingredients to expand their product portfolio and improve profitability. As global efforts to modernize the agricultural industry pick up the pace, Belchim USA will bear the torch of innovation, foster collaborations, and lead the industry toward environmental sustainability.