Best BASF Podcasts (2024)

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How did a challenging 2023 shake up the Billion-Dollar Club? 19:47

3d ago19:47

19:47

Vincent Valk, senior editor at Chemical Week, joins the magazine’s Rob Westervelt for a discussion surrounding Chemical Week’s Billion Dollar Club 2023 rankings. Topics include a challenging year marked by double digit percentage drops in operating income and revenues, China’s continued position as the industry’s center of gravity, and how M&A and …

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What can producers expect from the rest of 2024? 28:04

27d ago28:04

28:04

Chemical Week's Rob Westervelt and S&P Global Commodity Insights' Neirin Gray Desai and Mujidah Yahaya join the podcast to discuss key takeaways from second-quarter earnings season and read the tea leaves for the rest of the year. Key topics include the diminishing prospects for recovery in stalled demand, the coming of capacity rationalization in …

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How can industry find its next generation of leaders? 15:48

1M ago15:48

15:48

Louis Besland, partner and head of chemicals practice at executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, joins Chemical Week’s Rob Westervelt for a discussion of CEO succession and talent management in the industry. Topics include building a diverse talent pipeline, the evolution of skill sets needed for effective leaders, and the need for future-orien…

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Where is the clean ammonia market headed? 25:42

2M ago25:42

25:42

S&P Global Commodity Insights reporters Mark Astley and James Burgess join Chemical Week's Mark Thomas and Jameson Croteau for a discussion of the clean ammonia market. Key themes include difficulties in getting projects off the ground, the role of regulatory uncertainty and financing incentives in developing the market, and the ambiguities around …

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What do updated climate disclosure rules mean for industry? 31:37

3M ago31:37

31:37

Sophie Casenave, policy affairs manager at environmental trader and consultancy Strive by STX, joins the podcast to discuss the the latest alphabet-soup of climate regulations. These include the EU's new reporting directive, some new reporting rules in the US, and carbon border mechanisms in the EU. We discus what the different rules mean for indus…

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Are PFAS critical for renewable energy? 27:33

3M ago27:33

27:33

Polyfluoroalklyl substances (PFAS) have been the subject of litigation and controversy due to mounting evidence of their long-term impact on human health. PFAS are, perhaps, most well-known for applications in films, packaging, and electronics - but they have also played a crucial role in the renewable energy sector. In this episode cross-posted wi…

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BASF's view on the potential of chemical recycling 22:45

3M ago22:45

22:45

Christian Krueger, head of global sustainability and advocacy for chemical recycling at BASF, joins S&P Global Commodity Insights editors Abdulaziz Ehtaiba and Iris Poon for a conversation about chemical recycling. Topics include the key differences between chemical and mechanical recycling, the investment environment for chemical recycling in the …

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Episode 12: Innovation and a Southern Gentleman 38:52

4M ago38:52

38:52

Send us a text In this final episode of the Rev Us All Up Podcast, join Mike and guest Abraham Fulmer as they take one more look at the impact of Revysol in the world of specialty crops, but this time from a national perspective. From potatoes to grapes, the introduction of Revysol has reinvigorated disease control for specialty crop farmers and pr…

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How are high rates impacting industry? 20:51

4M ago20:51

20:51

Thomas Watters, managing director/oil, gas and chemicals at S&P Global Ratings, joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of credit conditions and the industry's outlook. Topics include the impact of 'higher-for-longer' interest rates, what Europe's weak operating environment means for credit, and the impact of China's relentless capacity addit…

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Episode 11: Consistency is Key 39:27

4M ago39:27

39:27

Send us a text Join host Mike Probst in this episode, "Consistency is Key" as Mike talks to Kim Tutor, BASF Technical Marketing Manager, talk about the reliability and performance of Revysol. Grow Smart, Revysol, Veltyma, Revytek, Cevya, Provysol, Headline, Headline AMP, Priaxor and Revylok are trademarks or registered trademarks of BASF. All other…

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Strategies for Growing Precision Revenue, Improving Service & Recruiting New Talent 28:03

4M ago28:03

28:03

On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, the leading minds at 3 of the top precision dealers in the business, Adam Gittins of HTS Ag, Jason Leary of Crystal Valley and Scott Staum of Central, share their strategies for the rest of the year and beyond.…

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Episode 10: The Gift That Keeps Giving 37:24

4M ago37:24

37:24

Send us a text Join host Mike Probst in this episode, "The Gift That Keeps Giving" as Mike talks to Kelly Liberator, BASF Field Marketing Manager, talk about the long lasting power of Revysol. Grow Smart, Revysol, Veltyma, Revytek, Cevya, Provysol, Headline, Headline AMP, Priaxor and Revylok are trademarks or registered trademarks of BASF. All othe…

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Is the chemical industry progressing towards its climate goals? 16:03

4M ago16:03

16:03

CW editor Jameson Croteau joins the podcast to discuss Chemical Week's net zero tracker and the industry's so-far-fitful progress towards reaching its climate goals. Topics include regional differences in goal-setting and the gap between the targets and implementation. You can check out Chemical Week's net-zero tracker here: https://chemweek.com/do…

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Episode 9: Guardian of California's Crop Diversity, Part 2 33:21

4M ago33:21

33:21

Send us a text Join host Mike Probst in this eye-opening episode, "Guardian of California's Crop Diversity" as we venture into California, the number one state in crop diversity in the U.S. Discover how diverse farming in the heart of Fresno impacts not just local but global food supplies. Mike talks to Jesse Samler, BASF, Technical Service Represe…

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Farmer Prepares to Use See & Spray for First Time 16:10

5M ago16:10

16:10

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, we pay a visit to Eagle, Wis., farmer Tyler Troiola as he gets ready to use his John Deere See & Spray system for the first time.By Precision Farming Dealer

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Episode 8: Guardian of California's Crop Diversity Part 1 37:57

5M ago37:57

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Send us a text Join host Mike Probst in this eye-opening episode, "Guardian of California's Crop Diversity" as we venture into California, the number one state in crop diversity in the U.S. Discover how diverse farming in the heart of Fresno impacts not just local but global food supplies. Mike talks to Jesse Samler, BASF, Technical Service Represe…

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Episode 7: Plant Health is Born, Part 2 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

Send us a text Join host Mike Probst and guests Gary Fellows and Kaleb Hellwig as they talk about history of Headline and Plant Health at BASF. The Evolution of Plant Health with Headline Part 2: Gary Fellows and Kaleb Hellwig share insights on pioneering plant health for better yields. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, …

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Hylio CEO Discusses Ripple Effect of FAA Regulation Change on Drone Industry 21:18

5M ago21:18

21:18

Hylio CEO and co-founder Arthur Erickson joins contributing editor Dan Crummett on this edition of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics.By Precision Farming Dealer

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Dow and Evonik on the market outlook, energy transition, key projects, and more 24:04

5M ago24:04

24:04

Dow CEO Jim Fitterling and Evonik deputy chairman Harald Schwager chat with Chemical Week editor-in-chief Rob Westervelt about their views on chemical markets for 2024, energy transition, European competitiveness, and Dow's net-zero cracker in Alberta. The interviews were recorded live at the 2024 World Petrochemical Conference in March.…

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Episode 6: Plant Health is Born, Part 1 38:06

5M ago38:06

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Send us a text Join host Mike Probst and guests Gary Fellows and Kaleb Hellwig as they talk about history of Headline and Plant Health at BASF. The Evolution of Plant Health with Headline Part 1: Gary Fellows and Kaleb Hellwig share insights on pioneering plant health for better yields. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, …

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Episode 5: George Washington Carver Would Be Proud 31:40

5M ago31:40

31:40

Send us a text George Washington Carver Would Be Proud: Invigorating Peanut Disease Control Join guest Jacob Smith to not only dive into the world of peanut production, but also discover why the development of Revysol brought a much-needed new option for disease control and how it is an option that every peanut grower should consider implementing i…

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How AgZen’s RealCoverage “Makes Every Droplet Count” 24:17

5M ago24:17

24:17

On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, AgZen CEO and co-founder Vishnu Jayaprakash joins contributing editor Dan Crummett for a conversation about the company’s RealCoverage technology and how it allows farmers to spray more effectively. RealCoverage, which works with any generation of sprayer, allows growers to save up to 50% on …

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What can WPC tell us about Q1? 18:15

6M ago18:15

18:15

Rob Westervelt, editor-in-chief of Chemical Week and Antionette Smith, senior editor/chemicals at S&P Global Commodity Insights, join podcast host Vincent Valk to discuss key takeaways from this year's World Petrochemical Conference and read some tea leaves on what to look out for in first- quarter earnings.…

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Episode 4: Power Is Power 29:31

6M ago29:31

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Send us a text Power is Power: Harnessing the Strength in Crop Protection Not all active ingredients are built the same, and they don’t all control diseases the same. Join us with guest Jeff Standish to learn about the power of Revysol’s disease control and what it means for your crops. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, …

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Episode 3: The Black Plague 50:31

6M ago50:31

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Send us a text The Black Plague Join us with Kurt Maertens to delve into effective strategies for managing and overcoming the devastating impact of Tar Spot on your corn yield. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, Veltyma, Revytek, Cevya, Provysol, Headline, Headline AMP, Priaxor and Revylok are trademarks or registered tra…

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Neste's view on renewable chemicals and fuels markets 23:28

6M ago23:28

23:28

Katja Wodjereck, executive vice president/renewable products at Neste, is interviewed by S&P Global Commodity Insights editors Iris Poon and Dias Kazym on Neste's views on renewable fuels and chemicals. Topics include the company's strategy in renewables, the role of regulation, and whether renewable feedstocks are competitive in the market.…

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What Farmers Want From Precision Dealers In 2024 41:34

6M ago41:34

41:34

On this edition of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, 2 growers explain their approach to new technology, and potential improvements they’d like to see their dealers make in 2024 and beyond.By Precision Farming Dealer

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Bonus episode: What are the key themes for WPC 2024? 18:33

6M ago18:33

18:33

With the World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global getting underway in Houston, join Chemical Week editors Clay Boswell, Mark Thomas and Vincent Valk for a special episode on key trends for the petrochemicals sector in 2024 and what to watch out for at WPC. Topics the outlook for demand and margins, the diverging fortunes of the European and Ame…

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How can the chemical industry attract and retain women? 17:41

7M ago17:41

17:41

Irene Tasi, senior vice president/global industrials at PPG, joins the podcast for a discussion of the evolving role of women and state of gender equality in the chemicals industry. Topics include what the industry can to do attract and retain women, how the industry can be a home for people with diverse personal and professional backgrounds, and w…

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Exploring The Future Of Autonomy With Bluewhite CEO Ben Alfi Mixdown 18:23

7M ago18:23

18:23

On this edition of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, technology editor Noah Newman catches up with Bluewhite CEO and founder Ben Alfi for a discussion about the future of autonomy in agriculture and the company’s Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. The Bluewhite autonomy kit retrofits to existing tractor …

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What's in store for specialty chemicals? 21:36

7M ago21:36

21:36

Jennifer Abril, president and CEO of Socma, the US trade association for specialty and custom chemical makers, joins the podcast to discuss how the year is looking for companies in the sector. Topics include a topsy-turvy 2023, the likely end of destocking, interest in AI, and Socma's advocacy agenda for 2024. This episode was recorded live at the …

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What can the chemical industry do to create more sustainable materials? 28:31

7M ago28:31

28:31

S&P Global Commodity Insights vice president Mark Morgan and executive director Karine Boccara, lead authors of recent report on sustainable chemicals, join the podcast to to discuss advances in sustainble chemicals. Topics include the role of chemical recycling in sustainability and the challenges - and opportunities - in creating chemical buildin…

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Recycled polymers outlook 21:37

8M ago21:37

21:37

In the first episode of an occasional series on recycling and sustainability, S&P Global Commodity Insights global sustainable editor lead Heng Hui and European chemicals analyst Iris Poon join host Abdulaziz Ehtaiba to discuss the outlook for recycled polymer markets, with a particular focus on geographic differences, regulation, and price dynamic…

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Episode 2: A Universal Key 30:16

8M ago30:16

30:16

Send us a text A Universal Key: Unlocking Broad-Spectrum Disease Control Learn the secret behind Revysol’s ability to control a large variety of key diseases across numerous different crops. Michigan Tech Service Rep Trevor Kraus gives his insight and real-world solutions to help enhance your crop. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smar…

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Episode 1: Rev Us All Up! 8:47

8M ago8:47

8:47

Send us a text Rev Us All Up! Empowering Your Farm's Future: Discover how this podcast series will provide you with actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world solutions to help enhance your crop yield and tackle your biggest agricultural challenges. Always read and follow label directions. Grow Smart, Revysol, Veltyma, Revytek, Cevya, Provy…

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2024 outlook 23:24

9M ago23:24

23:24

S&P Global Commodity Insights chemicals journalists Kristen Hays and Abdulaziz Ehtaiba, along with CW editor-in-chief Rob Westervelt, sit down with host Vincent Valk for a discussion of the 2024 outlook. Topics include the threat of petchems oversupply, what to expect in Europe and China, the impact of high interest rates, and where the energy tran…

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A platform for biomanufacturing 21:35

9M ago21:35

21:35

Karim Engelmark-Cassimjee, CEO and co-founder of green chemistry start-up EnginZyme, joins the podcast to discuss the promise and pitfalls of biomanufacturing processes, and the company’s advances in biobased catalysts and vaccine ingredients.

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Orbia's sustainable transition 17:04

9M ago17:04

17:04

Sameer Bharadwaj, CEO of Orbia, joind S&P Global Commodity Insights' polymers lead Kristen Hays to discuss Orbia's transition to a global player focused on sustainability, as well as the longer-term outlook for PVC markets.

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Getting to circular 21:15

10M ago21:15

21:15

With growing demand for recycled plastics and investment in recycling ramping up, what does the future hold for plastics circularity? Bertan Enhos, exeuctive director/chemical consulting at S&P Global Commodity Insights and lead author of a recent report on plastics circularity, joins the podcast to discuss the state of plastic recycling, the promi…

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Could demand turn a corner? 21:37

10M ago21:37

21:37

Chemical Week editor-in-chief Rob Westervelt and senior editor Vincent Valk discuss third quarter results and what they imply for the industry's outlook. Topics include whether destocking could be coming to an end, if demand is bottoming out, the operating environment in Europe and recovery in China.…

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Changes in China 18:32

11M ago18:32

18:32

Carmen Song, principal consultant at S&P Global Commodity Insights and lead author of a new report on the state of the chemicals sector in China, joins the podcast to discuss shifting currents in the Chinese industry. Topics include a capacity build-out amid oversupply, the impact of decoupling and trade restrictions, and China's energy transition.…

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Key takeaways from EPCA 16:44

12M ago16:44

16:44

Abdulaziz Ehtaiba, senior editor/EMEA chemicals with S&P Global Commodity Insights hosts a discussion with Sarah Trinder, managing editor/aromatics EMEA at S&P Global Commodity Insights and Chemical Week executive editor Ian Young on the key takeaways from last month's European Petrochemicals Association (EPCA) meeting. Topics include the dismal ou…

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The Canola PODcast Episode 9 – The Agronomic Excellence Trials | BASF 13:07

12M ago13:07

13:07

Welcome to the next episode of the Canola PODcast sponsored by InVigor® hybrid canola from BASF. The Canola PODcast is a series where we discuss useful tips and tools growers can take to the field to help grow successful crops. Today we’re talking about the Agronomic Excellence Trial program. We’ll take you through what the trial program looks like…

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Europe’s unique challenges 31:35

1y ago31:35

31:35

With the annual meeting of the European Petrochemical Association approaching from Sept. 25-28, Chemical Week editors Ian Young and Mark Thomas join the podcast to discuss the massive challenges facing the European industry, including high energy prices, regulatory burdens, and weak economic growth. The Chemical Week podcast is the industry’s premi…

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Why cotton matters for apparel industry veteran Jaclyn Noble. 34:22

1y ago34:22

34:22

Listen to apparel expert Jaclyn Noble discussing the environmental and business benefits of using cotton in today’s clothing. She has held senior positions with Spanx, Gloria Jeans, VF, and American Eagle, to name a few. However, her career began with hands-on experience using cotton on the mill floor.For Ms. Noble, industry metrics, transparency, …

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Legal wrangling in the chlor-alkali industry 28:35

1y ago28:35

28:35

The chlor-alkali industry has seen an unusual number of lawsuits and contractual disputes in recent years, some of which have had a notable impact on market conditions. Kristen Hays, global market lead/polymers at S&P Global Commodity Insights, joins the podcast to help untangle the different legal actions and their implications.…

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Is the outlook dimming? 28:13

1y ago28:13

28:13

Antionette Smith, senior editor at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Rob Westervelt, Chemical Week editor-in-chief, join Chemical Week senior editor Vincent Valk to discuss second quarter earnings. Topics inclue regional differences in the outlook, destocking and supply/demand, and what could be in store for the rest of the year.…

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BASF on open innovation 20:59

1y ago20:59

20:59

Benjamin Raerup Knudsen, vice president/research, North America at BASF, joins the podcast to discuss the company's open innovation initiatives. Topics include how BASF approaches partnerships in innovation, core areas of focus for research, and how to protect IP and trade secrets in an open innovation ecosystem.…

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The future of low-carbon ammonia 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

Ryan Monis, director of chemical consulting with S&P Global Commodity Insights, joins the podcast to discuss a new report detailing the future for low-carbon ammonia, including rising demand and ammonia's potential uses as an energy carrier. Click here for more information about the report.

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The Canola PODcast Episode 8 – Scouting for Disease | BASF 24:57

1y ago24:57

24:57

Welcome to the next episode of the Canola PODcast sponsored by InVigor® hybrid canola from BASF. The Canola PODcast is a series where we discuss useful tips and tools growers can take to the field to help grow successful crops. Today we’re talking about canola diseases like clubroot, blackleg and verticillium stripe, what to look for when scouting …

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