Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu June 30th is the last day that Xtend soybeans can be treated with labeled dicamba herbicides (Xtendimax, Engenia, or Tavium) so plan accordingly. Given the uncertainty of future EPA registration for these dicamba herbicides,… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu On February 6 of this year, a US District Court in Arizona “vacated” (aka cancelled) all labels for dicamba application over the top of Xtend crops. This meant these dicamba products (XtendiMax, Tavium, and… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Be aware that the last day dicamba-soybeans can be treated with a registered dicamba product is June 30. The dicamba products’ registration (Engenia, Xtend, Tavium, etc) state “DO NOT apply after June 30”. In… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu On June 8, EPA issued a ruling to allow use of existing stocks of dicamba on soybeans. Read DE Department of Agriculture press release here https://news.delaware.gov/2020/06/09/delaware-growers-allowed-to-use-up-existing-dicamba-stock/. Dicamba that was in the possession of commercial… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu A number of fields were planted with Xtend soybeans, not necessarily with the intention of spraying dicamba, but some folks are reconsidering whether to spray. So here are a few reminders: Only approved formulations… Continue Reading
