New Requirements for Using Dicamba on
Genetically Engineered Crops
Are you choosing the correct DICAMBA products? Learn the facts!
Agricultural
Retailers
Association
Weeds that are becoming increasingly resistant to glyphosate-based herbicides cause problems for
farmers. As of April 1, 2017, EPA has registered Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax for in-season
(pre-emergence, post-emergence) use on cotton and soybean crops genetically engineered to
tolerate dicamba.
EPA's analysis of the data has shown reduced volatility potential with newer formulations.
Application restrictions and use patterns have changed compared to previously registered
dicamba products.
These new dicamba products are specially formulated for GE dicamba-tolerant soybean and
cotton seeds. You must follow specific instructions to use these new products most effectively and
avoid drift to non-target crops.
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Read the label and follow ALL label
instructions. That includes checking the
supplemental label for additional
information
Use products that are approved in your
state
Use a pre-emergent weed management
plan to control weeds early
Do NOT apply any other dicamba
herbicide to GE dicamba-tolerant cotton
or soybean crops
Do NOT use the products labeled for GE
dicamba-tolerant crops as a rescue
treatment
Do NOT tank mix these products
without reading & following the label
directions
Remember - The Label is the Law!
ALWAYS read and follow label directions including checking supplemental labels for additional in-
formation.
Use of older dicamba formulations that are not registered (and labeled) for GE dicamba-tolerant
cotton or soybeans is a serious violation of the law!
Misuse is taken very seriously and wiil be investigated by the State Department of Agriculture.
Willful misuse violations can lead to serious legal ramifications, hefty monetary fines and possible
civil liability.
April 2017 | 730H17001
Photo Courtesy of Dr. A. Stanley Culpepper, University of Georgia

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