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EPA reregisters dicamba use for two years in cotton and soybeans

On Feb. 6, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new, two-year registrations for three dicamba products: Engenia, Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology, and XtendiMax, for over-the-top use in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. This begins with the 2026 crop.

Dicamba is an extremely important herbicide for producers to combat problematic weed species such as Palmer amaranth (pigweed) and morning glory. Visit https://gfb.ag/epadicamba to read the EPA’s full statement.

Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) welcomes the EPA’s new, much-needed Dicamba registration and the science-based process the agency used to approve it. This essential tool helps prevent resistance & protects yields. Georgia remains a leader in safe use of this important herbicide through extensive training requirements for those applying dicamba to crops. GFB appreciates the EPA prioritizing farmers and the environment.

Farmers should closely read the dicamba product labels to ensure they are aware of any differences from previous product labels and should regularly check the EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two website for any changes regarding pesticide use limitation areas. Producers and other stakeholders need be on the lookout for any announcements from the Georgia Department of Agriculture and UGA Cooperative Extension Service regarding producer/applicator trainings such as Using Pesticides Wisely.

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