Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is glad to finally have an announcement from the EPA on dicamba. “We are disappointed it took this long, but glad it’s done. The biggest concern right now is the trainings, but registrants are working on that. Applicators can start getting familiar with labels.” Petersen says the goal is to lower the number of complaints received and ensure long-term viability of dicamba. There were 304 reports of alleged drift in 2021. “To me, if we go through another season with a lot of movement and damages, the product is not going to stick around very long. Hopefully, with Minnesota’s aggressive approach, this gives a pathway to keep the product long-term. Having the volatility we’ve had in the past is a concern.”
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