Articles tagged under: dicamba
Weed Management Strategies: Episode Six
Published April 24, 2019
There are many tools to help farmers manage tough weeds, including dicamba. In the sixth episode of Weed Management Strategies, University of Nebraska Pesticide Application Technology Specialist Greg Kruger explains what the industry is learning about the product and off-target…Dicamba Cutoff Date Established for SD
Published April 3, 2019
The South Dakota Agriculture Department has established a June 30 cutoff date for dicamba products. The state officially received a Special Local Needs registration label for Engenia, Fexapan and Xtendimax with VaporGrip Technology. Applicators can use the products until soybeans…EPA Will Seek Comment on State Pesticide Restrictions
Published April 1, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency will ask for comments on whether it should continue to allow states to restrict pesticide use based on local conditions. This is something that has been done in the last two years to prevent off target…A Connection Between Water PH and Dicamba Drift
Published March 1, 2019
Researchers across the nation are discovering a link between water PH and unexplained dicamba drift. "Farmers need to be asking questions about what the water looks like before adding it to the mix tank," says David Kee, Director of Research…Action Taken on Dicamba Lawsuit
Published January 15, 2019
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the 2016 EPA registration of dicamba, but allowed the plaintiffs to fast track a new lawsuit based on the 2018 dicamba registration. The National Family Farm Coalition,…ND Releases State-Specific Dicamba Label
Published January 3, 2019
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has developed a 24c Special Local Needs label, which prohibits the application of XtendiMax, Engenia and FeXapan on soybeans after June 30. The state-specific label is in addition to federal requirements. For the upcoming…ND Considering a Special Local Needs Dicamba Label
Published November 27, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is considering what could be on a special local needs dicamba label (24(c) label) in the state. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says one challenge with EPA’s federal label will be enforcing the change…Northern Ag Expo to Address Local Production Challenges
Published November 21, 2018
Palmer amaranth, an update on federal dicamba guidelines and look at other local crop production challenges are topics that will be addressed during the Northern Ag Expo. The show is all about helping farmers plan for the upcoming season and wrap…Dicamba: Evaluate Cleanout Process
Published November 21, 2018
With EPA’s decision to extend the registration of dicamba products for another two years, Bayer dicamba portfolio lead Ryan Rubischko says additional efforts are being taken to ensure success with this weed control product. That includes the cleanout of the…