"
Ted Bonertz, Global Herbicides Marketing Director for BASF
Corporation, added, "We chose AMVAC as our partner in developing this
new product in North America because of the company's expertise in
development and formulation, as well as its achievements with
previously licensed products. Further information can be found on the web
at www. Rendell 's proposed 2006-07 budget, Agriculture Secretary Dennis
Wolff told members of the House Appropriations Committee."
Total spending in the Governor's agriculture budget is $215 million, or
$35 million more than last year.
"With this investment, Pennsylvania will preserve our vital agricultural
land, and with it, the proud tradition of farming in the commonwealth," Wolff
said.
"I am pleased that the state Supreme Court upheld my veto of House Bill
1222," said Governor Rendell .

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For more information on the department's programs
and budget, visit http://www.

PA Governor Rendell Announces State Supreme Court Upholds Veto of HB 1222; ACRE Initiative to Be Introduced to State Legislature in April

Although I fully supported the goals of
the legislation, I felt that it failed to address complex nutrient management
issues that would balance the business interests of the agriculture community
and legitimate concerns of their impact on the environment."
The Agriculture, Communities and Rural Environment legislation will be
introduced to the state Legislature this April.state.

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BASF submitted the registration data package for the product to
the US and Canadian registration authorities in 2003 and the approvals
are expected in 2005, although there can be no assurances.
Eric Wintemute , President and CEO of American Vanguard, stated,
"We are extremely pleased to be working with BASF on this product,
which will represent our first launch of a new active ingredient. During 2004, American Vanguard has been
recognized as one of BusinessWeek's Hot Growth Companies (#93),
Fortune Small Business' America's 100 Fastest Growing Small Companies
(#26) and Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies #34). Farmers use these products
and services to improve yields and quality of agricultural crops . "Governor
Rendell has already led us through changes to the antiquated food inspection
process he found when entering office, providing $600,000 for a modern,
Web-based system that gives consumers online access to food inspection
reports.

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BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical
Company.
On Jan. "The department
works hard to ensure that our livestock and poultry are among the safest in
the world, and this increase in funding will allow us to further enhance this
vital area.
Governor Rendell's proposed 2006-07 budget also includes $110,000 in Ag
and Rural Youth Grants and a $104,000 commitment to the FFA.
"ACRE encourages negotiation as opposed to litigation, enhancing this
state's reputation as a leader in agricultural and environmental stewardship,"
said Governor Rendell.

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This includes hobby farms, homesteading and living off the land in general.

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American Vanguard is
included on the Russell 2000(R) and Russell 3000(R) Indexes. In 2004, BASF had approximately 82,000 employees
and posted sales of more than EUR 37 billion.

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67G and Fortress(R) as well as Syngenta's Force(R) 3G, licensed in
early 2004.
"Realizing a need for some type of legislation to fully address the
state's nutrient management regulations, I directed Environmental Protection
Secretary Kathleen McGinty and Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff to meet with
leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees and begin work on a
comprehensive and progressive plan that would create a win-win situation for
municipal leaders, farmers and residents , bringing all parties together. The board would
include the state secretaries of Agriculture, Environmental Protection and
Community and Economic Development; the Dean of Pennsylvania State
University's School of Agricultural Sciences; and a member appointed by the
Governor. "ACRE is about doing more to protect the environment,
giving the state's farmers more tools and technical assistance to reduce odors
and improve water quality - both issues that all residents are concerned with.

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Assuming
the registrations are approved along that timeline AMVAC plans to
enter the market in time for the Spring 2006 season."

About American Vanguard

American Vanguard Corporation is a diversified specialty and
agricultural products company that develops and markets products for
crop protection and management, turf and ornamentals management and
public and animal health. All forward-looking
statements, if any, in this release represent American Vanguard's
judgment as of the date of this release.
"Governor Rendell's top priority has been to ensure that agriculture
continues to function as a leading economic enterprise in Pennsylvania ," Wolff
said.25 million commitment to the Animal Health
Commission, and an additional $500,000 for the multi-agency Avian Influenza
Surveillance Plan.agriculture.

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About BASF

With sales of EUR 3,354 million in 2004, BASF's Agricultural
Products division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner
to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative
fungicides , insecticides and herbicides. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market
success., Pennsylvania consumers will be
better protected against food-borne and animal-related illness, and the
state 's agriculture industry will be better preserved as a result of Governor
Edward G. This budget provides a
significant investment in priorities, such as consumer protection, farmland
preservation and developing our youth to build future generations of farmers
and agribusiness professionals. HARRISBURG , Pa. ACRE would also make Pennsylvania
one of the first states to require odor mitigation. This plan would balance
the needs of farmers with the quality of life concerns of residents as well as
the need to preserve the state's rustic environment.pa.

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Using money from Growing Greener II, the
Governor's $625 million environmental protection law, the state will
contribute $102 million to be combined with $45 million in county matching
funds.

For those living a rural lifestyle.

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Under the terms
of a licensing and supply agreement, BASF would supply the product to
AMVAC. We believe AMVAC will represent our
innovative product well, and we look forward to a mutually beneficial
relationship .
By bringing everyone to the table, we can do more to preserve this state's
agricultural heritage .

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North American Registration Approvals Expected in 2005

American Vanguard Corporation (AMEX: AVD), today announced that
its subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, entered into an exclusive
multi-year agreement with BASF Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE: BF) to
develop, register and commercialize Topramezone, a new herbicide for
post-emergent use in corn in North America.
Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf
and ornamental plants. It combines economic success with
environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing
to a better future. The Ag and Rural
Youth Grant program provides matching and direct grants to organizations whose
projects demonstrate relevance to agriculture and/or rural issues, originality
and community influence., PA Governor Edward G.

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CONTACT: Kate Philips
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This agreement with BASF will enable us to offer another
key tool to the corn farmer . The vision of BASF's Agricultural Products division is to be
the world's leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production,
improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a
growing world population.basf.

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Increases Food Safety and Animal Health Funding in Proposed Budget

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Governor Rendell's proposed budget also includes an additional $300,000
for food safety, which will allow the department to make further advancements
in the inspection and licensing process (The department currently inspects
22,000 eating and drinking establishments annually. Rendell
today was pleased with the state Supreme Court's decision to uphold a veto of
House Bill 1222.

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CONTACT: Chris L.

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American Vanguard Enters into Exclusive Multi-Year Licensing Agreement with BASF for Post Emergence Corn Herbicide Topramezone

state. For more information on the
initiative, visit http://www.

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HARRISBURG , Pa.).
"The Governor's proposed increase in inspection funding will allow us to
further ensure the safety of the state's food supply," Wolff said.
"This animal health and diagnostic investment allows Pennsylvania to be
competitive in the international marketplace," Wolff said.

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American Vanguard, from time to time, may discuss forward-looking
information.
The Governor's proposal also addresses other consumer-protection issues
with the inclusion of a $5.
Wolff will testify again on Wednesday, March 1, before the Senate
Appropriations committee. "House Bill 1222 lacked several important
elements in sustaining our agriculture vitality while addressing the quality
of life concerns of our residents.

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BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open
up additional market opportunities. Except for the historical information contained in this
release, all forward -looking statements are estimates by American
Vanguard's management and are subject to various risks and
uncertainties that may cause results to differ from management's
current expectations.
"This budget will help Pennsylvania's agricultural community by giving us
more tools to help farmers today and in the future. 1, 2006, the department implemented the Garrison Enterprises
Digital Health Department System, which allows consumers to look at the
state's restaurant inspection reports online ."
Wolff said that the Governor has made significant investments in the
future of agriculture , including a record-setting commitment of $150 million
to farmland preservation this month.

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We
have had great success selling the corn soil insecticides Aztec(R)
4.basf. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF's
intelligent solutions and high-value products help its customers to be
more successful. The Governor vetoed the bill on December 31, 2003 because
the proposed legislation did not represent the best interests of the state's
residents, particularly in the agricultural community . This proposal, a combination of regulatory
and legislative changes, included new farm-management regulations
substantially broader than federal regulations, encompassed more farms and
farm types , and would put in place some of the most comprehensive
environmental protections in the nation.

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american -vanguard. BASF shares are traded
on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA), New York
(BF), Paris (BA) and Zurich (AN). These would include the
Right to Know Farm Act and the Nutrient Management Act.us, Keyword: "DEP CAFOs.

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Such factors include weather conditions, changes
in regulatory policy and other risks as detailed from time-to-time in
American Vanguard's SEC reports and filings .us. Ryder of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture,
+1-717-787-5085.dep.

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Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance
products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and
natural gas.

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Further information on BASF is
available on the Internet at www ."
In August 2004, the Agriculture Communities and Rural Environmental
Initiatives (ACRE) was unveiled.
ACRE would also create a five-member Agriculture Review Board charged with
hearing the concerns of local governments, farmers and residents on the
legality of certain ordinances under state laws.

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To learn
more about American Vanguard, please reference the Company's web site
at www. The Department of Agriculture aggressively monitors and
tests a variety of animal health diseases such as avian influenza, chronic
wasting disease and West Nile Virus. The Governor restored the program in 2003 and since
then, Ag and Rural Youth grants have been awarded to the FFA, 4-H,
agricultural extension and agricultural education organizations statewide.