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Private Applicator Training
It’s time to renew your private applicator
yellow card. Postcards will be sent to those
who have taken the training in the past and
cards have expired at the end of last year.
The two hour long training will feature vid-
eos, presentations, and discussion. Once the
training is completed you will receive your
yellow card that will allow you to purchase
the restricted use chemicals.
Trainings are free; choose one to attend.
Please RSVP by calling the office at 270-965
-5236.
Agriculture News
Important Dates
March
4– Library Garden
Program, Crittend-
en Library, 10 AM
9– Cattleman’s As-
sociation; Annex,
6 PM
14– Private Appli-
cator Training; An-
nex, 6 PM
20– Forage School;
Grand Rivers, 5:30
PM
23– Private Appli-
cator Training; An-
nex, 6 PM
28– Beekeeper
Meeting; Annex,
6 PM
Cooperative Extension Service
Crittenden County
1534 US Hwy 60 E
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5236
Training Date
and Times:
March
14– 6 PM
23-6 PM
All trainings will
be held at the Ex-
tension Annex (house next to the of-
fice)
Keep Calm- Spring is Coming
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Organization with
respect to education and employment and authorization to provide research, education information
and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to economic or
social status and will not discriminate on the bases of race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion,
political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital
status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Inquiries regard-
ing compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educa-
tional Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other related matter should be di-
rected to Equal Opportunity Office, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of
Kentucky, Room S-105, Agriculture Science Building, North Lexington, Kentucky 40546.
Dee’s Two Cents
So far we have been able to avoid
a bad winter, but there is still a
chance for cold weather.
I’m not for sure where this year
is going but it’s gettin’ there fast.
I just want to encourage all of
you to take advantage of Exten-
sion resources including free
soil samples! Stop by and talk
to me about any issues you have
on the farm or in your land-
scape.
Stay tuned for upcoming events,
including exciting news for for-
age producers.
Two dicamba formulations, XtendiMaxTM (Monsanto)
and EngeniaTM (BASF), received federal EPA approval in
December for use with RoundupReady2Xtend soybean.
In addition to federal registration, a pesticide must also be
registered and approved within a state before it can be
sold. The XtendiMaxTM product received state approval in
early January for applications in Kentucky. The En-
geniaTM product is still pending state approval, but is an-
ticipated in the near future. These products can be applied
before or immediately after planting Roundup Ready 2
Xtend Soybeans or as an in-crop application from emer-
gence (cracking) up to and including the beginning bloom
(R1 growth stage of soybeans). The RoundupReady2
Xtend soybean technology provides another tool for tar-
geting weeds that have developed resistance to other
herbicide chemistries, but should be combined with other
herbicide options and weed management tools for best
herbicide resistance management. Because of the chemi-
cal characteristics of dicamba, good stewardship by appli-
cators will be required to lessen the potential for off-
target movement and damage to sensitive crops and other
plants.
Both of these formulations were developed to reduce
dicamba volatility losses compared to older dicamba
products. Furthermore, there are some unique differences
between these two dicamba formulations and relative to
other dicamba products.
XtendiMaxTM with VaporGripTM contains a DGA
(diglycolamine) salt of dicamba plus an additive called
‘VaporGrip’ to reduce volatility. The dicamba acid con-
centration equals 2.9 lb acid equivalent per gallon for this
formulation of dicamba. The use rates with RR2Xtend
soybean are 22 to 44 fl oz/A [0.5 to 1.0 lb ae dicamba] for
preplant/preemergence applications and 22 fl oz/A for
single, in-crop applications.
EngeniaTM contains a BAMPA (N,N-Bis-(3-
aminopropyl)methylamine) salt of dicamba with 5 lb
acid equivalent of dicamba per gallon. The maximum
use rate with RR2Xtend soybean is 12.8 fl oz/A [0.5
lb ae dicamba] for single preplant/preemergence or
postemergence applications. Up to two applications
are allowed as a preplant/preemergence and
postemergence treatment.
These newer dicamba formulations, while reducing
dicamba volatility, do not totally prevent the potential for
off-site damage to sensitive non-target plants. Therefore,
additional label guidelines have been developed and are
required for proper use and stewardship of these herbicide
products. The supplemental labeling for these herbicide
products should be read and fully understood before mak-
ing applications. Below are a few highlights of these label
guidelines and precautions.
Be aware of your surroundings relative to nearby sen-
sitive crops and vegetation “AVOIDING SPRAY
DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RE-
SPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR”
May only be tank mixed with products (herbicides &
additives) that have been tested and approved for tank
mixing [Consult the websites listed on the XtendiMax
and Engenia label within 7 days before applying for
approved tank mix products; NOTE: as of now no ad-
ditional products have yet been approved including
tank mixing with glyphosate]
DO NOT apply with products containing ammoni-
um salts such as AMS (ammonium sulfate) or UAN
(urea ammonium nitrate) [These additives can increase
the potential for volatility defeating the advantage of
using these dicamba products]
Currently, only Turbo TeeJet TTI 11004 nozzles can
be used with these products [To control droplet size
use within the maximum pressure range allowed by
the nozzle manufacturer; consult label websites for
other approved nozzle options]
Optimum wind speeds 3 to 10 mph (max 15 mph)
Avoiding applications when temperature inversions
are likely to occur (i.e. calm wind conditions) is just as
important as avoiding applications under conditions of
high wind
Maximum application speed of less than 15 mph
Boom height less than 24 inches above target pest or
crop canopy
Maintain a downwind buffer of 110 feet or 220 feet
(depending on product application rate) to protect sen-
sitive areas. Do not apply if wind is blowing toward
adjacent commercially grown dicamba sensitive crops.
For sprayer cleanout use a triple rinse procedure
Scout fields before and after application for weed re-
sistance management
In Kentucky, applicators will need to be extra cautious
about making an application where sensitive crops such as
tobacco, grapes, landscape plants, fruit trees, vegetables,
greenhouses or home gardens are growing nearby. There
may be some crop field sites where this technology will
not be a good fit because of nearby sensitive sites. Appli-
cations of non-approved dicamba products on Round-
upReady2Xtend soybean are prohibited.
The availability of this technology provides another tool
for managing weed problems in soybean, but we all must
practice good stewardship to maintain their availability.
The EPA is concerned enough about off-target damage
from use of dicamba products, particularly in light of prob-
lems from illegal use of dicamba in areas such as Missouri
and Arkansas this past summer, that the registrations for
use of these products were granted for only two years.
New Dicamba Products Receive Approval by: J.D. Green, Extension Weed Specialist.
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Soon you’ll be receiving seed catalogs for the 2017 vegeta-ble-growing season. Crittenden County Public Library and Crittenden County Extension Service are helping you get a jump on your 2017 garden by hosting a Garden Prepara-tion program on March 4, 10:30 AM at the Library. The program will focus on basic garden design, planning, start-
ing seeds and learning to transplant.
To make the most of your garden, every aspiring gardener
should follow seven steps to have a successful gardening
season.
1. Plan your garden on paper before you begin.
2. Select a good gardening site.
3. Prepare the soil properly and add fertilizer and lime
according to soil-test recommendations.
4. Plan only as large a garden as you can easily maintain.
5. Grow vegetables that will produce the maximum
amount of food in the space available.
6. Plant during the correct season for the crop. Choose
varieties recommended for your area.
7. Harvest vegetables at their proper stage of ma-turity. Store them prompt-ly and properly if you do
not use them immediately.
A well-planned and properly kept garden should produce 600 to 700
pounds of produce per 1,000 square feet and may
include many different crops.
Finally, the closer the vegetable garden is to your back door, the more you will use it. You can see when your crops are at their peaks and can take maximum advantage of their freshness. Also, keep-ing up with the planting, weeding, watering and pest
control will be easier.
For more guidance on planning your 2017 vegetable garden, plan to attend the garden program on March 4 or contact Crittenden Cooperative Extension at 270-965-5236. All program participants will receive the publication, “Home Vegetable Gardening in Ken-
Garden Program Will Be March 4, 2017; 10:30 AM at Crittenden County Public Library