E-book

Dicamba Where do we go from here

Table of contents

Introduction 3

Signs of dicamba-related injury 4

Dicamba injury investigations 5

Estimated injured soybean acreage 6

Four causes of dicamba-related injury 7

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey 12

New label amp application rules 19

Insurance 22

Dicamba best management practices 24

Resources 29

A special thank you

We would like to thank the following partners for their contributions to this e-book

bull Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

bull Jean Payne Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association

bull Jay Magnussen agronomist amp Iowa farmer

3 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IntroductionTodayrsquos ag headlines too often reflect the troubles

that result from off-target dicamba applications

damaged crops destroyed livelihoods government

agency inquires and sadly even violence

Soybeans cotton tobacco alfalfa numerous

produce crops and trees are particularly

sensitive to dicamba Research has shown that

the lowest observable dose can cause significant

visual response in soybeans Even low-volatility

formulations are not immune to trouble

4 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Signs of dicamba-related injuryDamage related to off-target movement of dicamba

is on the rise especially in vulnerable soybean

crops There are a few tell-tale signs of injury

Symptoms of dicamba injury

bull Delayed damage appears

7-21 days after application

bull Crinkledpuckered leaves twisted

steams or curled-under pods

bull Stunted new growth plant falls

behind as the season progresses

bull Damage patterns that distinguish it

from viruses and pests

5 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba injury investigationsBelow are the number of official dicamba-related injury

investigations reported by US state departments of

agriculture as of October 15 2017

250

40

114

93

125

19

107

310

986

2

4

245

2

128 280

182

0

132 15

78 7 03

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

2708

6 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Estimated injured soybean acreageBelow are the estimated number of acres of

dicamba-injured soybeans according to state

extension weed scientists as of October 15 2017

265K

250K

250K

50K

100K

25K

150K

325K

900K

10K

lt1K

600K

lt1K

55K 15Klt1K

33K

lt1K1K

400K 3K

250K lt1K lt1K

lt1K

36 million

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

causes of dicamba-related injury

8 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Physical driftPhysical drift usually can be distinguished as clear

patterns of injury that are more severe closest to

the spray source

Common causes of physical drift

bull Wind

bull Improper nozzles

bull Booms set too high

bull Dust

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

Table of contents

Introduction 3

Signs of dicamba-related injury 4

Dicamba injury investigations 5

Estimated injured soybean acreage 6

Four causes of dicamba-related injury 7

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey 12

New label amp application rules 19

Insurance 22

Dicamba best management practices 24

Resources 29

A special thank you

We would like to thank the following partners for their contributions to this e-book

bull Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

bull Jean Payne Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association

bull Jay Magnussen agronomist amp Iowa farmer

3 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IntroductionTodayrsquos ag headlines too often reflect the troubles

that result from off-target dicamba applications

damaged crops destroyed livelihoods government

agency inquires and sadly even violence

Soybeans cotton tobacco alfalfa numerous

produce crops and trees are particularly

sensitive to dicamba Research has shown that

the lowest observable dose can cause significant

visual response in soybeans Even low-volatility

formulations are not immune to trouble

4 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Signs of dicamba-related injuryDamage related to off-target movement of dicamba

is on the rise especially in vulnerable soybean

crops There are a few tell-tale signs of injury

Symptoms of dicamba injury

bull Delayed damage appears

7-21 days after application

bull Crinkledpuckered leaves twisted

steams or curled-under pods

bull Stunted new growth plant falls

behind as the season progresses

bull Damage patterns that distinguish it

from viruses and pests

5 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba injury investigationsBelow are the number of official dicamba-related injury

investigations reported by US state departments of

agriculture as of October 15 2017

250

40

114

93

125

19

107

310

986

2

4

245

2

128 280

182

0

132 15

78 7 03

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

2708

6 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Estimated injured soybean acreageBelow are the estimated number of acres of

dicamba-injured soybeans according to state

extension weed scientists as of October 15 2017

265K

250K

250K

50K

100K

25K

150K

325K

900K

10K

lt1K

600K

lt1K

55K 15Klt1K

33K

lt1K1K

400K 3K

250K lt1K lt1K

lt1K

36 million

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

causes of dicamba-related injury

8 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Physical driftPhysical drift usually can be distinguished as clear

patterns of injury that are more severe closest to

the spray source

Common causes of physical drift

bull Wind

bull Improper nozzles

bull Booms set too high

bull Dust

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

3 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IntroductionTodayrsquos ag headlines too often reflect the troubles

that result from off-target dicamba applications

damaged crops destroyed livelihoods government

agency inquires and sadly even violence

Soybeans cotton tobacco alfalfa numerous

produce crops and trees are particularly

sensitive to dicamba Research has shown that

the lowest observable dose can cause significant

visual response in soybeans Even low-volatility

formulations are not immune to trouble

4 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Signs of dicamba-related injuryDamage related to off-target movement of dicamba

is on the rise especially in vulnerable soybean

crops There are a few tell-tale signs of injury

Symptoms of dicamba injury

bull Delayed damage appears

7-21 days after application

bull Crinkledpuckered leaves twisted

steams or curled-under pods

bull Stunted new growth plant falls

behind as the season progresses

bull Damage patterns that distinguish it

from viruses and pests

5 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba injury investigationsBelow are the number of official dicamba-related injury

investigations reported by US state departments of

agriculture as of October 15 2017

250

40

114

93

125

19

107

310

986

2

4

245

2

128 280

182

0

132 15

78 7 03

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

2708

6 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Estimated injured soybean acreageBelow are the estimated number of acres of

dicamba-injured soybeans according to state

extension weed scientists as of October 15 2017

265K

250K

250K

50K

100K

25K

150K

325K

900K

10K

lt1K

600K

lt1K

55K 15Klt1K

33K

lt1K1K

400K 3K

250K lt1K lt1K

lt1K

36 million

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

causes of dicamba-related injury

8 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Physical driftPhysical drift usually can be distinguished as clear

patterns of injury that are more severe closest to

the spray source

Common causes of physical drift

bull Wind

bull Improper nozzles

bull Booms set too high

bull Dust

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

4 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Signs of dicamba-related injuryDamage related to off-target movement of dicamba

is on the rise especially in vulnerable soybean

crops There are a few tell-tale signs of injury

Symptoms of dicamba injury

bull Delayed damage appears

7-21 days after application

bull Crinkledpuckered leaves twisted

steams or curled-under pods

bull Stunted new growth plant falls

behind as the season progresses

bull Damage patterns that distinguish it

from viruses and pests

5 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba injury investigationsBelow are the number of official dicamba-related injury

investigations reported by US state departments of

agriculture as of October 15 2017

250

40

114

93

125

19

107

310

986

2

4

245

2

128 280

182

0

132 15

78 7 03

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

2708

6 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Estimated injured soybean acreageBelow are the estimated number of acres of

dicamba-injured soybeans according to state

extension weed scientists as of October 15 2017

265K

250K

250K

50K

100K

25K

150K

325K

900K

10K

lt1K

600K

lt1K

55K 15Klt1K

33K

lt1K1K

400K 3K

250K lt1K lt1K

lt1K

36 million

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

causes of dicamba-related injury

8 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Physical driftPhysical drift usually can be distinguished as clear

patterns of injury that are more severe closest to

the spray source

Common causes of physical drift

bull Wind

bull Improper nozzles

bull Booms set too high

bull Dust

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

5 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba injury investigationsBelow are the number of official dicamba-related injury

investigations reported by US state departments of

agriculture as of October 15 2017

250

40

114

93

125

19

107

310

986

2

4

245

2

128 280

182

0

132 15

78 7 03

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

2708

6 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Estimated injured soybean acreageBelow are the estimated number of acres of

dicamba-injured soybeans according to state

extension weed scientists as of October 15 2017

265K

250K

250K

50K

100K

25K

150K

325K

900K

10K

lt1K

600K

lt1K

55K 15Klt1K

33K

lt1K1K

400K 3K

250K lt1K lt1K

lt1K

36 million

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

causes of dicamba-related injury

8 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Physical driftPhysical drift usually can be distinguished as clear

patterns of injury that are more severe closest to

the spray source

Common causes of physical drift

bull Wind

bull Improper nozzles

bull Booms set too high

bull Dust

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

6 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Estimated injured soybean acreageBelow are the estimated number of acres of

dicamba-injured soybeans according to state

extension weed scientists as of October 15 2017

265K

250K

250K

50K

100K

25K

150K

325K

900K

10K

lt1K

600K

lt1K

55K 15Klt1K

33K

lt1K1K

400K 3K

250K lt1K lt1K

lt1K

36 million

copy Dr Kevin Bradley University of Missouri

causes of dicamba-related injury

8 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Physical driftPhysical drift usually can be distinguished as clear

patterns of injury that are more severe closest to

the spray source

Common causes of physical drift

bull Wind

bull Improper nozzles

bull Booms set too high

bull Dust

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

causes of dicamba-related injury

8 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Physical driftPhysical drift usually can be distinguished as clear

patterns of injury that are more severe closest to

the spray source

Common causes of physical drift

bull Wind

bull Improper nozzles

bull Booms set too high

bull Dust

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

8 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Physical driftPhysical drift usually can be distinguished as clear

patterns of injury that are more severe closest to

the spray source

Common causes of physical drift

bull Wind

bull Improper nozzles

bull Booms set too high

bull Dust

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

9 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Tank contaminationIt takes very small amounts of dicamba left in a

non-commercial sprayer to cause problems for

the next field Thus cleaning of tanks is critical

to avoiding contamination

Based on research by Dr Kevin Bradley at the University of Missourihellip

bull If you sprayed a dicamba-

resistant soybean field at a

standard rate leaving just 8

fluid ounces of solution in a

1200-gallon tank would result in

significant injury to a subsequent

non-resistant soybean field

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

10 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Temperature inversionsInherently volatile herbicides escaping into a

temperature inversion can increase the risk of drift

To minimize your chances of applying dicamba in a

temperature inversion avoid spraying during clear

conditions mdash particularly evenings or nights mdash

with little to no wind

As the ground cools and air stops rising air masses

can become stable hanging just above the ground

Spray droplets cannot fall to the ground and are

instead suspended until the inversion ends and

wind arrives to move them mdash possibly off target

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

11 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

VolatilityWith some fields there is consistent injury across

the entire acreage This is not typical of physical

drift but indicates volatility as the probable cause

Research from multiple universities has shown that

dicamba can be detected in the air up to several

days after an application

Further greenhouse-raised soybean plants

that were suspended above the canopy for

three days mdash starting just 30 minutes after the

application mdash ultimately showed symptoms of

dicamba injury Additional hoop trial studies have

shown similar damage to plants that were not

sprayed but were in the presence of dicamba

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

13 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey resultsThe following select 2017 member survey results are shared courtesy of the

Illinois Fertilizer amp Chemical Association They provide added insight into what

producers are experiencing in the field

If you applied dicamba to soybeans did you experience any instances of symptoms in adjacent sensitive soybean fields

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

14 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did you see symptoms in adjacent fields of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans even when the wind was not blowing toward that field during the time of application

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

15 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

If you saw symptoms in non-dicamba tolerant soybeans please rank the factors you believe were the primary cause of symptoms based on your experience as an applicator

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

16 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Do you believe that the application of non-labeled dicamba formulations to soybeans was a major contributor in Illinois of injury to non-dicamba tolerant soybeans

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

17 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Did your company take any voluntary actions beyond the label restrictions to manage the circumstances under which you would apply dicamba

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

18 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

IFCA ag retail dicamba survey results

Rate the level of concern you have regarding the future use of these products as the percentage of acres of non-dicamba tolerant soybeans increases regarding their potential impact on sensitive crops other than soybeans (ie orchards vegetable crops gardens trees etc)

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

New label amp application rules

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

20 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull XtendiMax Engenia and FeXapan

are now restricted use products only

certified applicators can purchase

apply them

bull Prior to applying these products in

2018 applicators must complete

dicamba or auxin-specific training Two

of the labels specify further training to

be required annually

bull Record keeping is required for

applications Updated labels contain the

list of records that must be completed

within 14 days of each application mdash

and retained for two years

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

21 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

New label amp application rules

bull Limited to 10 mph maximum wind

speed (reduced from 15 miles per

hour) Wind speed and direction are to

be recorded at boom height

bull Many states limit applications to

between sunrise and sunset

bull Must record spray system clean-out

procedures as per label guidelines

bull Enhanced language pertaining to

susceptible crops For example ldquoDO

NOT APPLY this product when the

wind is blowing toward adjacent non-

dicamba tolerant susceptible crops this

includes NON-DICAMBA TOLERANT

SOYBEANS AND COTTONrdquo

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

Insurance

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

23 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Insurance

Whatrsquos covered Whatrsquos not

bull If you make a mistake itrsquos covered

bull Drift to anotherrsquos field(s)

bull Tank contamination

bull Wrong field

bull And if you apply correctly damage

may not be covered

bull Volatility

Most complaints are from drift

or volatility

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

Dicamba best management practices

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

25 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If you plan to have your Xtend soybeans

treated plant them (on all sides)

bull Adjacent to other Xtend soybeans

bull Adjacent to corn

bull Adjacent to non-sensitive areas

bull Communicate with your neighbors and

know what they are planting

bull Plant Xtend soybeans at least one-half

mile from high value sensitive specialty

crops and one-quarter mile from

sensitive soybeans (Liberty RR Enlist

non-GMO) if possible

Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

26 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Discuss your anticipated planting date

and location with your applicator and

identify on a map the locations of nearby

sensitive soybean fields or specialty

crops Consult Driftwatchorg to identify

nearby specialty crops

bull Start with a clean system It takes only

120000 of a labeled rate of dicamba to

cause symptoms in sensitive soybeans

This is equivalent to 00011 fluid ounces

of XtendiMax per acre or 64 ounces

of dicamba spray solution left in a

1000-gallon sprayer No trace of AMS

or nitrogen-containing products

should be present in your application

system when you are applying dicamba

products to soybeans Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

27 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull If sensitive soybeans are adjacent to

Xtend soybeans early application of

dicamba on soybeans is optimal (21-

30 days after planting) The application

should contain an approved residual

herbicide in the tank mix Requests for

later application or rescue applications

when sensitive soybeans are adjacent

may not be honored by the applicator

bull Use a minimum of 15 gallonswater per

acre or more and a maximum sprayer

speed of 12 mph Consult the label

label websites for the correct nozzle and

pressure combination Pressure must be

measured at the boomnozzle Use a drift

reduction agent (no AMS) when required

by the label Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

28 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Dicamba best management practices

bull Boom height should not exceed 24

inches above the crop canopy Do not

use sprayers (such as pull type) that do

not have a boom height adjustment

bull If sensitive soybeans have emerged

adjacent to a corn field that you are

planning to treat with dicamba follow

the nozzle pressure boom height

and wind speed limitations outlined to

mitigate off target movement

bull Keep a precise record of applications

as required by the label including on

dicamba applications made to corn

Document the condition of the crop and

nearby crops before applying

bull Note state regulations may exceed

federal regulations Label changes are possible and some states are requiring additional procedures

that go beyond federal labels

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

Resources

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

30 bull Dicamba Where do we go from here

Resources

bull Roundupreadyxtendcomnews XtendiMax label highlights

bull Monsantocomdicamba Detailed on instructions for successful applications

bull Agproductsbasfuscampaignsengeniatankmixselector Comprehensive list of all products approved for tank mixing with Engenia

bull Otaabasfus Website for Engenia On-Target Application Academy

bull FeXapandupontcom Best practices and stewardship guidelines

bull wwwdupontcomproducts-and-servicescrop-protectionsoybean-protectionarticlesfexapan-applicationhtml Up-to-date tank-mix partners for FeXapan herbicide

BASF Monsanto DuPontDow

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