docker: production image + Gitea Actions for monthly refresh

Dockerfile: self-contained image with corpus + Chroma + BM25 baked
in. Drawbar's compose pulls + runs without volume mounts. Built from
sources.json (labels schema), PRODUCT_NAME=crop_chem by default,
HYBRID_SEARCH=true (always-on for production quality). RERANK_URL +
OLLAMA_URL get set at compose time.

.gitea/workflows/refresh.yml: monthly cron (1st @ 06:00 UTC) does
full scrape → reindex → image push. Scrapes Bayer (~30 min) +
EPA PPLS row-crop filtered (~7h). Skips reindex+push if no corpus
diff. Tags pushed: :latest, :<sha12>, :corpus-<YYYY.MM.DD>.

.gitea/workflows/image-only.yml: on-demand or auto on code-only
pushes to main (paths: docs_mcp/, rag/, scrape/, requirements.txt,
Dockerfile, sources.json). Reindexes from committed corpus, builds
image, pushes. ~10 min vs ~9h full refresh.

.gitignore: corpus/ now COMMITTED (4,159 labels, 265 MB of .md +
sidecars). Lets image-only.yml rebuild indexes without re-scraping.
chroma/ + bm25/ still gitignored (regenerable binary indexes).

.dockerignore: drops venv, eval results, PLAN/README/CLAUDE.md,
deploy/, .git/ — keeps the image lean. corpus + chroma + bm25
explicitly NOT in dockerignore (those go INTO the image).

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

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+# Obvius Plus Fungicide Seed Treatment
+
+- EPA Reg No: **7969-426**
+- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
+- Signal word: Caution
+- Active ingredients: Pyraclostrobin (3.57%); Thiophanate-methyl (8.93%); Metalaxyl (14.73%); Fluxapyroxad (4.46%)
+- Label accepted: 2024-11-07
+- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00426-20241107.pdf
+
+---
+November 07, 2024
+Matt Feinberg
+matthew.feinberg@basf.com
+BASF CORPORATION
+Subject: Non-PRIA (Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) Labeling Amendment - Addition of
+me-too use on peanut.
+Product Name: Obvius Plus Fungicide Seed Treatment
+Admin Number: 7969-426
+EPA Receipt Date: 04/25/2024
+Action Case Number: 00609313
+Dear Matt Feinberg:
+The amended labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal
+Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable.
+This approval does not affect any terms or conditions that were previously imposed on this registration. You
+continue to be subject to existing terms or conditions on your registration and any deadlines connected with
+them.
+A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes all previously
+accepted labeling. You must submit one (1) copy of the final printed labeling before you release this product
+for shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR § 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this
+product under the previously approved labeling for 18 months from the date of this letter. After 18 months, you
+may only distribute or sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling.
+“To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation at 40 CFR § 152.3.
+Should you wish to add/retain a reference to your company’s website on your label, then please be aware that
+the website becomes labeling under FIFRA and is subject to review by EPA. If the website is false or
+misleading, the product will be considered to be misbranded and sale or distribution of the product is unlawful
+under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR § 156.10(a)(5) lists examples of statements the EPA may consider
+false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims
+made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process.
+Therefore, should the EPA find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains statements or claims
+substantially differing from statements or claims made in connection with obtaining a FIFRA section 3
+registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
+Your release for shipment of this product constitutes acceptance of these terms. If these terms are not
+complied with, this registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6.
+
+If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Suarez via email at suarez.stephanie@epa.gov.
+Sincerely,
+Stephanie Suarez, Ph.D., Senior Regulatory Specialist
+FB, RD
+Office of Pesticide Programs
+
+For commercial and on-farm use
+A flowable concentrate for seed treatment to control various 
+seedborne and seedling diseases in peanut, soybean and dry 
+beans, including chickpeas
+Active Ingredients:
+fluxapyroxad*: 1H-Pyrazole-4-carboxamide, 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N- 
+(3',4',5'-trifluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl)- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 .46%
+pyraclostrobin**: (carbamic acid, [2-[[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]oxy] 
+methyl]phenyl]methoxy-, methyl ester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .57%
+metalaxyl***: N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl) alanine methyl ester . . . 14 .73%
+thiophanate-methyl****: (dimethyl N,N'-[1,2-phenylenebis 
+(iminocarbonothioyl)]bis[carbamate]) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 .93%
+Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 .31%
+Total: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 .00%
+ * Contains 0 .417 lb of the active ingredient fluxapyroxad per U .S . gallon
+ ** Contains 0 .334 lb of the active ingredient pyraclostrobin per U .S . gallon
+ *** Contains 1 .377 lbs of the active ingredient metalaxyl per U .S . gallon
+**** Contains 0 .835 lb of the active ingredient thiophanate-methyl per U .S . gallon
+EPA Reg. No. 7969-426 EPA Est. No.
+KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
+CAUTION/PRECAUCION
+Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en 
+detalle . (If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail .)
+See full label for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, 
+Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions .
+In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product, 
+call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357).
+ 
+Net Contents:
+ 
+BASF Corporation 
+26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
+Thiophanate-methyl Group 1 Fungicide
+Metalaxyl Group 4 Fungicide
+Fluxapyroxad Group 7 Fungicide
+Pyraclostrobin Group 11 Fungicide
+11/07/2024
+7969-426
+
+2
+Precautionary Statements
+Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
+CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed . Causes moderate eye 
+irritation . Avoid contact with eyes or clothing .
+Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
+Applicators and other handlers must wear:
+• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
+• Shoes plus socks
+• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, 
+butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene 
+rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or 
+viton ≥ 14 mils
+User Safety Requirements:
+Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for 
+ cleaning/ maintaining PPE . If no such instructions for 
+ washables exist, use detergent and hot water . Keep and 
+wash PPE separately from other laundry .
+USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
+Users should:
+• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, 
+using tobacco, or using the toilet .
+• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets 
+inside . Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 
+clothing .
+• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product . 
+Wash the outside of gloves before removing . As soon 
+as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean 
+clothing .
+Environmental Hazards
+This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates . 
+Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in 
+water adjacent to treated areas . For terrestrial uses, 
+DO NOT apply directly to water, or to areas where surface 
+water is present, or intertidal areas below the mean high 
+water mark . DO NOT contaminate water when cleaning 
+equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or 
+ rinsate .
+DO NOT discharge effluent containing this product into 
+lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters 
+unless in accordance with the requirements of a National 
+Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit 
+and the permitting authority has been notified in writing 
+before discharge . DO NOT discharge effluent containing 
+this product to sewer systems without previously notifying 
+the local sewage treatment plant authority . For guidance, 
+contact your State Water Board or the regional office of the 
+EPA .
+Groundwater Advisory
+Fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin, and metalaxyl are known to 
+leach through soil into groundwater under certain condi -
+tions as a result of label use . These chemicals may leach 
+into groundwater if used in areas where soils are perme -
+able, particularly where the water table is shallow .
+Surface Water Advisory
+This product may impact surface water quality due to run -
+off of rain water . This is especially true for poorly draining 
+soils and soils with shallow ground water . This product is 
+classified as having a high potential for reaching surface 
+water via runoff for several months or more after applica -
+tion . A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip 
+between areas to which this product is applied and 
+FIRST AID
+If swallowed
+• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice .
+• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow .
+• DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor .
+• DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person .
+If in eyes
+• Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes .
+• Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes .
+• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice .
+If on skin or clothing
+• Take off contaminated clothing .
+• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes .
+• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice .
+If inhaled
+• Move person to fresh air .
+• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance; then give artificial respiration, 
+ preferably by mouth to mouth, if possible .
+• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice .
+HOTLINE NUMBER
+Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment . 
+In case of medical emergency involving this product, call BASF Corporation at 1-800-832-HELP (4357) or dial 911 .
+NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
+No specific antidote is available . Treat symptomatically .
+
+3
+surface water features including ponds, streams, and 
+springs will reduce the potential loading of fluxapyroxad 
+and pyraclostrobin from runoff water and sediment . Runoff 
+of this product will be reduced by avoiding the planting of 
+treated seed when rainfall or irrigation is expected to occur 
+within 48 hours . Sound erosion control practices will 
+reduce this product’s contribution to surface water 
+contamination .
+Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous 
+to wildlife . Cover or collect seeds spilled during loading . If 
+treated seed is spilled outdoors or in areas accessible to 
+birds or endangered species, promptly clean up and dis -
+pose of (cover or collect) spilled treated seed to prevent 
+ingestion . Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying 
+seed away from bodies of water .
+Physical and Chemical Hazards
+DO NOT mix or allow coming in contact with oxidizing 
+agents . Hazardous chemical reaction may occur .
+Directions For Use
+It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man-
+ner inconsistent with its labeling . This labeling must be in 
+the possession of the user at the time of fungicide seed 
+treatment application .
+DO NOT APPLY this product in a way that will contact 
+workers or other persons, either directly or through drift . 
+Only protected handlers may be in the area during applica -
+tion . For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, 
+consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation .
+DO NOT mix or allow coming in contact with oxidizing 
+agent . Hazardous chemical reaction may occur .
+Unless otherwise directed in supplemental labeling, all 
+applicable directions, restrictions, precautions, and 
+ Conditions of Sale and Warranty are to be followed .
+AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
+Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and 
+with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170 . 
+This standard contains requirements for the protection 
+of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and 
+greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides . It 
+contains requirements for training, decontamination, 
+notification, and emergency assistance . It also contains 
+specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the 
+statements on this label about personal protective 
+equipment (PPE) and the restricted-entry intervals . The 
+requirements in this box only apply to uses of this prod-
+uct that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard .
+DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas 
+during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 48 hours .
+EXCEPTION: If the seed is treated with the product and 
+the treated seed is soil-injected or soil-incorporated, the 
+Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstanc -
+es, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will 
+be no contact with anything that has been treated .
+PPE required for early entry to treated areas permitted 
+under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves 
+contact with anything that has been treated, including 
+plants, soil, or water, is:
+• Coveralls
+• Socks and shoes
+• Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, 
+butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, 
+ neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 
+≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils
+STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
+DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or 
+disposal .
+Pesticide Storage
+Store in original container . Keep container closed and in 
+a secure place . Store in an area that is out of reach of 
+children and animals, away from food, feedstuffs, fertiliz -
+ers and seed . Protect from frost and freezing .
+Pesticide Disposal
+Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be 
+disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal 
+facility .
+Container Handling
+Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this 
+container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or 
+equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recy -
+cling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or 
+puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incin -
+eration, or by other procedures approved by state and 
+local authorities .
+(continued)
+
+4
+STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
+Container Handling (continued)
+Triple rinse containers small enough to shake 
+(capacity ≤ 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain-
+ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank 
+and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip . Fill 
+the container 1/4 full with water and recap . Shake for 
+10 seconds . Pour rinsate into application equipment or a 
+mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal . Drain 
+for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip . Repeat this 
+procedure two more times .
+Triple rinse containers too large to shake 
+ (capacity > 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remain-
+ing contents into application equipment or a mix tank . 
+Fill the container 1/4 full with water . Replace and tighten 
+closures . Tip container on its side and roll it back and 
+forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 
+30 seconds . Stand the container on its end and tip it 
+back and forth several times . Turn the container over 
+onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times . 
+Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix 
+tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal . Repeat 
+this procedure two more times .
+Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining con-
+tents into application equipment or mix tank and 
+continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to 
+drip . Hold container upside down over application 
+equipment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or 
+disposal . Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the 
+container and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 sec -
+onds . Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip .
+Refillable Container. Refill this container with pesticide 
+only . DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose . 
+Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the 
+responsibility of the person disposing of the container . 
+Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller .
+Triple rinse as follows: To clean the container before final 
+disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container 
+into application equipment or mix tank . Fill the container 
+about 10% full with water . Agitate vigorously or recirculate 
+water with the pump for 2 minutes . Pour or pump rinsate 
+into application equipment or rinsate collection system . 
+Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times .
+When this container is empty, replace the cap and seal all 
+openings that have been opened during use; return the 
+container to the point of purchase or to a designated 
+location . This container must only be refilled with a pesti-
+cide product . Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage 
+including cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn-out threads 
+and closure devices . Check for leaks after refilling and 
+before transport . DO NOT transport if this container is 
+damaged or leaking . If the container is damaged, or leak-
+ing, or obsolete and not returned to the point of purchase 
+or to a designated location, triple rinse emptied container 
+and offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container 
+in compliance with state and local regulations .
+In Case of Spill
+In case of a large-scale spill of this product, call:
+• CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
+• BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
+In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:
+• Your local doctor for immediate treatment
+• Your local poison control center (hospital)
+• BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
+Steps to take if this material is released into the 
+ environment or spilled:
+• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and 
+avoid exposure when managing a spill . (See 
+ Precautionary Statements section of this label for 
+required PPE .)
+• Dike and contain the spill with inert, absorbent material 
+(e .g ., sand, earth) and transfer liquid and solid diking 
+material to separate containers for disposal . Small-scale 
+spills of this product (that can be cleaned up with a typi -
+cal spill kit) may be applied to labeled sites .
+• Remove contaminated clothing, and wash affected skin 
+areas with soap and water . Wash clothing before reuse .
+• Keep spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water .
+Use Restrictions
+• DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed or oil 
+ processing .
+• DO NOT store Obvius® Plus fungicide seed 
+ treatment near feed or foodstuffs .
+• DO NOT contaminate feed or foodstuffs .
+• DO NOT contaminate domestic or irrigation waters .
+• When applying both metalaxyl- and mefenoxam- 
+containing products to the same crop within the same 
+season, DO NOT apply more than the maximum yearly 
+total application rate for the active ingredient as stated on 
+the label of the product containing the lowest yearly total 
+on that crop .
+• DO NOT plant crops within 12 months after planting 
+Obvius Plus -treated seed unless permitted according to 
+the seed labeling note .
+• DO NOT use the same auger or other seed treatment 
+equipment for treating seed that will handle commercial 
+or feed grains unless these have been thoroughly 
+cleaned .
+• DO NOT store leftover treated seed where it could be 
+mixed with untreated seed . Store treated seed in cool, 
+dry conditions .
+
+5
+SEED CONTAINER LABEL REQUIREMENT
+The Federal Seed Act requires that containers contain -
+ing treated seeds shall be labeled with the following 
+statements:
+• This seed has been treated with Obvius® Plus 
+ fungicide seed treatment , a fungicide containing 
+pyraclostrobin , fluxapyroxad, metalaxyl , and 
+thiophanate-methyl .
+• DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed or oil 
+purposes .
+The U .S . Environmental Protection Agency requires the 
+following statements on containers containing seed 
+treated with fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin , 
+ metalaxyl , and thiophanate-methyl :
+• Store treated seed away from food and feedstuffs .
+• DO NOT allow children, pets or livestock to have 
+access to treated seed .
+• Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus 
+socks, and chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier 
+laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber 
+≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl 
+ chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils when open -
+ing this bag or handling (e .g ., loading, pouring) treated 
+seed or seed pieces .
+• Treated seed exposed on soil surfaces may be haz-
+ardous to wildlife . Plant treated seed into the soil to the 
+specified minimum depth or greater to minimize expo-
+sure . Cover or collect treated seed spilled during 
+loading and planting, in particular at row ends and field 
+corners .
+• Dispose of seed packaging or containers in accor-
+dance with local requirements .
+• Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying seed 
+away from bodies of water .
+• Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol produc -
+tion only if:
+(1) by-products are not used for livestock feed; and
+(2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in 
+ ethanol by-products that are used in agronomic 
+practice .
+• Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to 
+fish and aquatic invertebrates . Drift and runoff may be 
+hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to 
+treated areas . DO NOT apply directly to water, or to 
+areas where surface water is present or to intertidal 
+areas below the mean high water mark . DO NOT con-
+taminate water when disposing of equipment 
+washwaters or rinsate .
+(continued)
+SEED CONTAINER LABEL REQUIREMENT 
+(continued)
+• Surface Water Advisory: This product may impact 
+surface water quality due to runoff of rain water . This is 
+especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with 
+shallow ground water . This product is classified as 
+having a high potential for reaching surface water via 
+runoff for several months or more after application . A 
+level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between 
+areas to which this product is applied and surface 
+water features including ponds, streams, and springs 
+will reduce the potential loading of fluxapyroxad and 
+pyraclostrobin from runoff water and sediment . Run-
+off of this product will be reduced by avoiding the 
+planting of treated seed when rainfall or irrigation is 
+expected to occur within 48 hours . Sound erosion 
+control practices will reduce this product’s contribution 
+to surface water contamination .
+• Groundwater Advisory: Fluxapyroxad , 
+ pyraclostrobin and metalaxyl are known to leach 
+through soil into groundwater under certain conditions 
+as a result of label use . These chemicals may leach 
+into groundwater if used in areas where soils are per-
+meable, particularly where the water table is shallow .
+• When applying both metalaxyl - and mefenoxam- 
+containing products to the same crop within the same 
+season, DO NOT apply more than the maximum year-
+ly total application rate for the active ingredient as 
+stated on the label of the product containing the low-
+est yearly total on that crop .
+• In the event of crop failure or harvest of a crop grown 
+from this seed, the field may be replanted immediately 
+with dry beans, soybean, or any other crop which has 
+tolerances for all active ingredients: fluxapyroxad, 
+pyraclostrobin , metalaxyl , and 
+thiophanate-methyl .
+• For crops with tolerance for fluxapyroxad, the mini-
+mum plant back interval is 30 days from the date this 
+seed was planted .
+• For crops without a tolerance for fluxapyroxad, the 
+plant back interval is 12 months .
+• A cover crop without one or more tolerances may be 
+planted for purposes of erosion control or soil improve-
+ment; however, the crop may not be grazed or 
+harvested for food or feed .
+
+6
+Product Information
+Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment , hereafter in 
+this label referred to as Obvius Plus , is a liquid broad 
+spectrum fungicide seed treatment that provides preven -
+tive seed and seedling protection from several seedborne 
+and soilborne diseases .
+Refer to the Diseases Controlled by Obvius ® Plus 
+ fungicide seed treatment table for approved crops and 
+associated diseases controlled by Obvius Plus .
+Mode of Action
+Obvius Plus contains four active ingredients from different 
+fungicide groups that have distinct modes of action .
+• Pyraclostrobin is classified as a Target Site of Action 
+Group 11 fungicide .
+• Fluxapyroxad is classified as a Target Site of Action 
+Group 7 fungicide .
+• Metalaxyl is classified as a Target Site of Action Group 4 
+fungicide .
+• Thiophanate-methyl is classified as a Target Site of 
+Action Group 1 fungicide .
+Resistance Management
+Obvius Plus contains a Group 1 (thiophanate-methyl), 
+Group 4 (metalaxyl), Group 7 (fluxapyroxad), and 
+Group 11 (pyraclostrobin) fungicide . Any fungal population 
+may contain individuals naturally resistant to Obvius Plus 
+and other Group 1, Group 4, Group 7, and/or Group 11 
+fungicides . A gradual or total loss of pest control may 
+occur over time if these fungicides are used repeatedly in 
+the same fields . Other resistance mechanisms that are not 
+linked to site of action but specific for individual chemicals, 
+including enhanced metabolism, may also exist . Follow 
+appropriate resistance- management strategies .
+Due to the minimal amount of Obvius Plus applied to the 
+seed that relocates to the upper parts of the plant and the 
+multiple modes of action, the potential for development of 
+resistance is extremely low . Seed treatments of 
+ Obvius Plus can therefore be followed by foliar use fungi-
+cides containing the same modes of action in accordance 
+with resistance management guidelines as specified on 
+the respective labels .
+To delay fungicide resistance, take one or more of the fol-
+lowing steps:
+• Rotate the use of Obvius Plus or other Group 1, 
+Group 4 , Group 7, and/or Group 11 fungicides within a 
+growing season sequence with different groups that 
+control the same pathogens .
+• Use tank mixtures with fungicide from a different group 
+that are equally effective on the target pest when such 
+use is permitted . Use at least the minimum application 
+rate as labeled by the manufacturer .
+• Adopt an integrated pest management (IPM) program for 
+fungicide use that includes scouting, uses historical infor-
+mation related to pesticide use, and crop rotation, and 
+which considers host plant resistance, impact of 
+environmental conditions on disease development, dis -
+ease thresholds, as well as cultural, biological and other 
+chemical control practices .
+• Where possible, make use of predictive disease models 
+to effectively time fungicide applications . Note that using 
+predictive models alone is not sufficient to manage 
+resistance .
+• Monitor treated fungal populations for resistance devel -
+opment . Monitor the efficacy of all fungicides used in the 
+disease management program against the targeted 
+pathogen and record other factors that may influence 
+fungicide performance and/or disease development .
+• Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop 
+advisor for any additional pesticide resistance- 
+management and/or IPM guidance for specific crops and 
+pathogens .
+• For further information or to report suspected resistance, 
+contact your BASF representative, local extension spe -
+cialist, or certified crop advisor .
+Application Instructions
+Seed must be well conditioned and free of chaff before 
+treating with Obvius Plus . Uniform seed coverage and 
+proper application equipment calibration is essential for 
+good disease control . Weather conditions (hot or cold), 
+seed type and surface, and equipment used all have a 
+bearing on the uniformity of coverage .
+When applied at the indicated rate(s), dilution with water is 
+not necessary unless advised by the manufacturer of the 
+seed treatment application equipment . Consult a seed 
+treatment specialist for calibration and operation proce -
+dures of the seed treatment equipment being used .
+Obvius Plus may be applied using standard commercial 
+seed treatment equipment (including, but not limited to, 
+ slurry or mist-type equipment) or on-farm seed treatment 
+equipment . Obvius Plus may also be used in on-the-go 
+type air seeder treatment systems . DO NOT apply directly 
+into a planter box .
+This product does not contain colorant . The purchaser of 
+Obvius Plus is responsible for ensuring all seed treated 
+with this product is adequately dyed with a suitable color 
+to prevent accidental use as food for man or feed for ani-
+mals . Refer to 21 CFR, Part 2 .25 .
+• Use an EPA-approved dye or colorant that imparts an 
+unnatural color to the seed .
+• Any dye or colorant added to treated seed must be 
+cleared for use under 40 CFR, Part 180 .900, 
+“ Exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance” . 
+ Federal regulations have established official tolerances or 
+exemptions from tolerances for residues on food and for-
+age crops that must not be exceeded when the product 
+(dye or colorant) is used at specified rates .
+
+7
+Tank Mixing Information
+Tank Mix Partners
+It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all 
+products are registered for the intended use . When using 
+Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment in a tank mix-
+ture with other seed treatment products, read and follow 
+all directions for use, crops/sites, application restrictions, 
+dilution ratios, precautions, and limitations on the tank mix 
+partner label . DO NOT exceed label dosage or application 
+rate . Users must follow the most restrictive directions for 
+use and precautionary statements of each product in the 
+tank mixture . DO NOT combine with any product that pro-
+hibits mixing .
+Compatibility Test for Tank Mix 
+Components
+When tank mixing Obvius Plus , always test compatibility 
+before use by performing a jar test as follows:
+1 . Add all intended seed treatment products and the 
+appropriate amount of water in a clear glass jar .
+2 . Mix well and allow to sit for one hour .
+3 . Remix and observe for physical incompatibility .
+Also test with the seed to ensure the combination of tank 
+mix products does not have detrimental effects on the seed .
+Mixing Order
+For containers 5 gallons or less, shake well before use . For 
+containers greater than 5 gallons, recirculate before use .
+1 . Water - Add 3/4 of the required volume of water to the 
+mix tank and turn on agitation .
+2 . Agitation - Mechanical agitation is required for proper 
+mixing of Obvius Plus .
+3 . Dye or colorant
+4 . Wettable powders
+5 . Soluble powders
+6 . Flowable formulations (including Obvius Plus )
+7 . Emulsifiable concentrates
+8 . Water - Remaining 1/4 of required water volume is 
+added last and can be used as rinsate for the chemical 
+container or to adjust the total slurry to compensate for 
+water displacement by powdered products . 
+Maintain agitation until the entire slurry mixture has been 
+used .
+Ensure seed is dry before bagging .
+
+8
+Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment
+Crop Target Disease
+Use Rate 
+fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
+(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
+Dry Beans
+Cicer arietinum
+chickpea
+Lupinus spp.
+grain lupine
+sweet lupine
+white sweet lupine
+white lupine
+Phaseolus spp.
+kidney bean
+lima bean
+mung bean
+navy bean
+pinto bean
+snap bean
+waxbean
+Vicia faba
+broad bean
+fava bean
+Vigna spp.
+asparagus bean
+blackeyed pea
+cowpea
+For control of:
+• Anthracnose 
+Colletotrichum spp .
+• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
+Fusarium spp . 
+Phytophthora spp . 
+Pythium spp . 
+Rhizoctonia solani
+• Seed rot 
+Aspergillus spp . 
+Penicillium spp .
+• Seedling blight 
+Ascochyta spp .
+• Seed rot and seedling blight 
+Botrytis cinerea
+1 .53 
+fluxapyroxad (0 .005) 
+pyraclostrobin (0 .004) 
+metalaxyl (0 .016) 
+thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
+For suppression of:
+• Seed rot and seedling blight 
+Alternaria spp . 
+Aspergillus spp . 
+Cladosporium spp . 
+Penicillium spp . 
+Phomopsis spp .
+Use Restrictions
+• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .347 lb ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .392 lb ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 2 .8 lbs ai/A .
+(continued)
+
+9
+Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment (continued)
+Crop Target Disease
+Use Rate 
+fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
+(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
+Peanut
+(Arachis hypogaea)
+For control of:
+• Seed rot caused by seedborne 
+Aspergillus spp . 
+Penicillium spp . 
+Rhizopus spp .
+• Damping-off and seedling blight caused 
+by seed- and/or soilborne 
+Aspergillus spp . 
+Fusarium spp . 
+Rhizoctonia spp . 
+Sclerotinia spp . 
+Pythium spp .
+1 .53 
+fluxapyroxad (0 .005) 
+pyraclostrobin (0 .004) 
+metalaxyl (0 .016) 
+thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
+For suppression of:
+• White Mold/Stem Rot 
+Sclerotium rolfsii
+Use Restrictions
+• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .261 lb ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .735 lb ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 1 .4 lbs ai/A .
+(continued)
+
+10
+Diseases Controlled by Obvius® Plus fungicide seed treatment (continued)
+Crop Target Disease
+Use Rate
+fl ozs/100 lbs seed 
+(lb ai/100 lbs seed)
+fl oz/140,000 seeds* 
+(mg ai/seed)*
+Soybean
+(Glycine spp .)
+For control of:
+• Anthracnose 
+Colletotrichum spp .
+• Root rot, seed rot, and seedling blight 
+Fusarium spp . 
+Phytophthora spp . 
+Pythium spp . 
+Rhizoctonia solani
+• Seed rot 
+Aspergillus spp . 
+Penicillium spp .
+• Seedling blight 
+Ascochyta spp .
+• Seed rot and seedling blight 
+Botrytis cinerea
+1 .53 
+fluxapyroxad (0 .005) 
+pyraclostrobin (0 .004) 
+metalaxyl (0 .016) 
+thiophanate-methyl (0 .010)
+0 .71 
+total ai (0 .0535) 
+fluxapyroxad (0 .0075) 
+pyraclostrobin (0 .0060) 
+metalaxyl (0 .0249) 
+thiophanate-methyl (0 .0151)
+For suppression of:
+• Seed rot and seedling blight 
+Alternaria spp . 
+Aspergillus spp . 
+Cladosporium spp . 
+Penicillium spp . 
+Phomopsis spp .
+* Based on 3000 seeds per pound .
+Use Restrictions
+• The maximum annual rate of fluxapyroxad must not exceed 0 .174 lb ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of pyraclostrobin must not exceed 0 .392 lb ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of metalaxyl must not exceed 12 .3 lbs ai/A .
+• The maximum annual rate of thiophanate-methyl must not exceed 1 .4 lbs ai/A .
+
+11
+Conditions of Sale and Warranty
+The Directions For Use of this product reflect the 
+opinion of experts based on field use and tests . The 
+directions are believed to be reliable and must be 
+followed carefully . However, it is impossible to eliminate 
+all risks inherently associated with the use of this 
+product . Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended 
+consequences may result because of such factors as 
+the presence of other or untested or unapproved 
+materials, seed of low quality or low vigor or low 
+germination, use of the product in a manner inconsistent 
+with its labeling, misapplication of the product, or 
+weather conditions at planting or environmental 
+conditions during seed storage, all of which are beyond 
+the control of BASF CORPORATION (“BASF”) or the 
+Seller . To the extent consistent with applicable law, all 
+such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer .
+BASF warrants that this product conforms to the 
+chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for 
+the purposes referred to in the Directions For Use , 
+subject to the inherent risks, referred to above .
+TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE 
+LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR 
+IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR 
+MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR 
+IMPLIED WARRANTY.
+TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE 
+LAW, BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BASF’S 
+EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, 
+TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR 
+OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT 
+OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
+TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE 
+LAW, BASF AND THE SELLER DISCLAIM ANY 
+LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, 
+SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING 
+FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS 
+PRODUCT.
+BASF and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer 
+and User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions 
+of Sale and Warranty which may be varied only by 
+agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized 
+representative of BASF . ST1108
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+All rights reserved .
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