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EPA Re-registers Dicamba Label Through 2025

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After months of waiting, dicamba has been given the green light by the federal government. The Environmental Protection Agency will re-register XtendiMax and Engenia dicamba herbicides and extend the registration of Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology through 2025.
 
The agency is requiring a June 30 application cut-off date across the country, though the EPA will work with states to further expand or restrict the application deadline. Now, pH-buffering agents will be also be required to be mixed in all dicamba products to lower volatility. The success of the new restrictions will be measured in the amount of state complaints going forward.
 
State agriculture departments are in the process of reviewing the two new five-year dicamba registrations and one registration extension okayed by the EPA. The Minnesota Agriculture Department will announce by the end of the year more details for use so Minnesota farmers can plan for 2021. In North Dakota, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said the EPA did the work to address concerns from the latest court decision. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture will be reviewing the labels once they are submitted as part of the state registration process.
 

ND Extends Dicamba Application Date to July 10

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Farmers now have until July 10 to apply dicamba in North Dakota. A combination of heavy rain, a lack of suitable days for spraying and delayed soybean growth impacted the decision. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the top, with application allowed one hour after sunrise to two hours before sunset. Again, farmers have until July 10 or R1 stage, whichever comes first, to apply dicamba in North Dakota.

ND Dicamba Application Deadline is June 30

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With the spraying season underway, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and applicators of the Special Local Needs label for use of dicamba. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the top, with application allowed one hour after sunrise to two hours before sunset. The label allows for spraying in North Dakota up to June 30 or R1 stage, whichever comes first.

Dicamba Application Deadlines Inching Closer

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With the spraying season underway, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers and applicators of the Special Local Needs label for use of dicamba. Only those certified can apply FeXapan, XtendiMax and Engenia herbicides over the top, with application allowed one hour after sunrise to two hours before sunset. The label allows for spraying in North Dakota up to June 30 or R1 stage, whichever comes first.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is maintaining the June 20 state-specific deadline for dicamba application. The late planting date has caused concern for farmers who want to use dicamba, but Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says a delayed application can result in poor weed control and other risks.

Prepare to Manage Resistant Weeds

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North Dakota farmers should be preparing to manage resistant weeds. GL Crop Consulting President and agronomist Greg LaPlante says conditions are just right for kochia to germinate. Farmers can rotate herbicides to better manage resistance.
 
“In soybeans, we have to look at what pre-emerge or burndown herbicides we can use that are effective for early kochia so we don’t put early strain on dicamba, 2,4-D or Enlist.”
 
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