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BASF: Over-the-top dicamba not likely in 2025

A technical services representative with BASF says farmers should find an alternative to over-the-top dicamba herbicide in soybeans for 2025.  Mike Probst, who covers the southern half of Illinois for the company, says reauthorization of the product’s label is currently in the hands of... Read More.

Over-the-top dicamba still uncertain in 2025

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says much uncertainty remains around the availability of over-the-top dicamba products in 2025. “That’s the $64,000 question.” Kevin Johnson tells Brownfield the applications from the chemical manufacturers are in the hands of the EPA. “Once... Read More.

Plan to not have over-the-top dicamba for 2025

Missouri’s Ag Director says over-the-top dicamba herbicides won’t likely be available in 2025 and farmers should plan accordingly.  Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “we’ve been in contact with the EPA encouraging them to re-register this product for the 2025 growing season. Every indication we’re getting... Read More.

Cotton states keep a close eye on 2025 dicamba

Attorney Brigit Rollins with the National Ag Law Center says three over-the-top dicamba products pending re-registration at EPA might not be available for the 2025 growing season. “The agency is really trying to be thorough on this one if they want to create an... Read More.

EPA unlikely to approve over-the-top dicamba for 2025 season

The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says he’s not expecting over-the-top dicamba herbicides to be available in the 2025 growing season.  Daren Coppock tells Brownfield earlier this year a pesticide official at the EPA told the association’s board the registration process is 17... Read More.

Dicamba is no longer an option for some soybean farmers

The EPA deadline for over-the-top dicamba applications for soybeans in four states has come and gone. Purdue Extension weed scientist Bill Johnson says June 12th was the last day for application in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,  and southern Minnesota, but… “We still have the ability to use... Read More.