Articles tagged under: dicamba
Minnesota Exploring State Specific Dicamba Label
Published November 2, 2018
Following the release of EPA’s updated dicamba label, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is exploring the possibility for updated state specific guidelines. Assistant Commissioner Susan Stokes says Minnesota had a much better application season in 2018, but they are still…A “One Size Fits All” Approach for Dicamba
Published November 2, 2018
Iowa State University Extension Weed Management Specialist Bob Hartzler says the new label appears to be a ‘one size fits all’ approach and this doesn’t work for dicamba. "I understand the difficulty in managing this by EPA, because they don't want…The New Registration “Gives Farmers Options”
Published November 1, 2018
In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said it’s important the EPA renewed the use of dicamba, because it gives farmers options. Perdue encourages farmers who use dicamba to review the label, understand why changes have been made and ensure…Digesting the Details of Dicamba Registration
Published November 1, 2018
With dicamba registration announced, farmers are pondering how states will react. Minnesota Dicamba Task Force Chair Bob Worth says the state can make things stricter. "Now, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will sit down and look for what the EPA…Syngenta Plans to Launch Dicamba Product in ’19
Published November 1, 2018
Pending regulatory approval, Syngenta will have a dicamba product on the market next year. Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology contains two active ingredients to manage ALS, PPO and glyphosate-resistant weeds.A Two-Year Extension for Federal Dicamba Registration
Published November 1, 2018
The EPA’s long-awaited decision on dicamba has finally been announced. The registration for XtendiMax, Engenia and FeXapan herbicides for over-the-top use has been extended for two years. The new federal label allows dicamba applications from one hour after sunrise to…Dicamba Registration Delay Continues
Published October 30, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is telling university weed specialists a decision on dicamba registration still hasn’t been made. Dicamba registration expires November 9. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says it’s unfortunate for farmers trying to make decisions for next…Still Waiting for EPA’s Dicamba Announcement
Published October 18, 2018
Farmers are still waiting on the Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether or not to re-register dicamba. The EPA was expected to make an announcement in August. In a statement, the EPA tells the Red River Farm Network they continue…The Waiting Game Continues for Dicamba
Published September 19, 2018
Agriculture is still waiting to hear more about the future of dicamba use. The Environmental Protection Agency hasn't announced a decision on registration for 2019. If renewed, the product label could change. Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Director of Pesticide and…