UPDATED - EPA approves labels for over-the top dicamba application

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The information in the table below was revised on Friday, November 6, to reflect updated information recently provided by company representatives.

Labels for XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium were granted unconditional Section 3 labels on October 27, 2020. The labels will be effective until 2025. Updated labels for XtendiMax and Engenia, and a preliminary label for Tavium can be accessed by clicking the name of each product in the table.
 

 

XtendiMax

Engenia

Tavium

Application cutoff

Through June 30 or R1 soybean

Through July 30 in cotton

Through June 30 in soybean

Through July 30 in cotton

Through June 30 or V4 soybean

Through July 30 or 6-leaf cotton

Drift reduction adjuvant

Required, check website for tankmix requirement

Not required, check website for tankmix requirement

Required, check website for tankmix requirements

Volatility reduction agent

Required

Required

Required

Downwind buffer

240 ft (110 ft with approved hooded sprayer)

240 ft (110 ft with approved hooded sprayer)

240 ft  (110 ft with approved hooded sprayer)

Forecast

48 hours no runoff producing event

48 hours no runoff producing event

48 hours no runoff producing event

Training

Updated every year

Updated every year

Updated every other year

 

As before, each company will maintain a website that lists approved hooded/shielded sprayers, spray nozzles, and tank-mix partners. Those websites will be:
                XtendiMax): www.xtendimaxapplicationrequirements.com

                Engenia: www.engeniatankmix.com

                Tavium: www.taviumtankmix.com

The EPA also issued a clarification limiting the use of Special Local Needs (Section 24(c)) labels to add additional state-specific restrictions. At this time, it is unclear if the Kansas Department of Agriculture will seek any modifications to the federal label.

In a recent survey, 56% of producers indicated they will plant dicamba-resistant soybeans in 2021, down from 78% who reported planting dicamba-resistant soybeans in 2020. A potential increase in non-dicamba-tolerant soybeans for 2021 highlights the need for extra care when making in-crop dicamba applications.

 

Sarah Lancaster, Extension Weed Science Specialist
slancaster@ksu.edu


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