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EPA Announces 2020 Dicamba Registration Decision

October 27, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: EPA

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that EPA is approving new 5-year registrations for two dicamba products and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product.

EPA To Make Dicamba Registration Decision by Mid-October

October 5, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

In the wake of a June court ruling vacating 3 dicamba registrations that were set to expire later this year, the Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing dicamba decisions so farmers will have time to make purchasing decisions for next season.

Managing Weeds in 2020

February 6, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois Extension

Challenging growing conditions and a lot of prevent plant acreage resulted in vigorous weed seed production for many species in 2019. Check out these tips from The University of Illinois Extension for managing the weed seed bank in 2020.

Crop Injury Associated with Growth Regulator Herbicides

July 13, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

While off-target dicamba injury to soybean has dominated the news the past year, it is important to recognize that dicamba is not the only Group 4 herbicide (HG4) capable of injuring soybean. HG4 products can induce plant responses at lower doses than most other herbicide groups.

Recordkeeping for Dicamba Products

March 6, 2018 | Posted in Products

Are you planning on using a Dicamba product this year? Be prepared to get training and keep the required records.

Late Fall Herbicide Treatments for Cover Crops?

October 31, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Ohio State University Extension

When thinking about crop covers you should consider a few things for fall herbicide treatment to help manage marestail.

New Label Amendments and Guidelines for Dicamba Products Used on Xtend Crops

October 24, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Kansas State University Extension

Here's a summary from Kansas State University Extension on the agreements reached between the EPA and companies selling dicamba products registered for use on Xtend soybeans and cotton pertaining to label modifications and application requirements.

U.S. EPA Considering Dicamba Limits

September 6, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

The U.S. environmental agency is considering banning sprayings of the agricultural herbicide dicamba after a set deadline next year, according to state officials advising the agency on its response to crop damage linked to the weed killer.

Dicamba Will Show Us the Promise — and Limitations — of Big Data in 2017

August 10, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

Source: Janzen Ag Law Blog

You would have to live under a rock to not have heard about farmers’ issues with dicamba this growing season. Arkansas banned the pesticide, Missouri temporarily banned and then changed the label, and complaints are skyrocketing in Indiana and Illinois.

Iowa State Weed Specialist Says Injury from Dicamba Likely to Become More Widespread

July 28, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

While problems experienced with off-target movement and injury in states like Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee have been well covered in the media, an Iowa State weed specialist says that doesn’t mean all is well in his state.

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