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EPA announces reregistration of dicamba
Story Date: 10/29/2020
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Source: CROPLIFE AMERICA, 10/28/20
On Tuesday, October 27, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler was in Brooklet, GA to announce the reregistration of three dicamba products for over-the-top use for cotton and soybeans. The registrations for Xtendimax, Engenia, and Tavium will be a 5 year registration starting in 2021.
SCPA and several state allies were in attendance to witness the announcement and hear comments from Commissioner Gary Black and several members of the Georgia Congressional delegation on the need for the registration.
SCPA, along with many allies, provided comments to the EPA during the decision making process that resulted in the reregistration. SCPA has long advocated for sound science in the decision making process related to crop protection inputs and this decision re-enforces the use of sound science.
FIFRA is critical to our industry's efforts to bring products to market and is sound legislative policy. Using a risk based approach to evaluate the registration of chemistries is critical to registrants and producers now and in future decisions. We applaud the EPA on confirming the process and recognize that it is vital for our industry going forward.
With this approval there are some changes to the label that must be followed before it can be used legally:
• Downwind buffer requirements of 240 feet and a buffer of 310 feet where listed species are located.
• An approved pH-buffering agent to be mixed with OTT dicamba to lower volatility.
• A nationwide cutoff date of June 30 for soybeans and July 30 for Cotton.
• Use of hooded sprayer technology to reduce buffer requirements.
• Ability of states to expand use to meet local needs by working with EPA.
SCPA will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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