EPA To Enforce Its Rule Barring Sales Of Dicamba Products From Bayer, BASF And Syngenta

Source: Agribusiness Association of Iowa

On February 14, 2024, EPA issued its Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba Products Previously Registered for Over-the-Top Use on Dicamba-Tolerant Cotton and Soybean.

EPA issued the existing stocks order following the February 6, 2024, order and judgement by the District of Arizona vacating the registrations for three products, XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology (“XtendiMax”) from Bayer, Engenia Herbicide (“Engenia”) from BASF, and A21472 Plus VaporGrip Technology (Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology) (“Tavium”) from Syngenta.

As of February 6, 2024, these products are no longer registered, and it is unlawful under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to sell or distribute them except to the extent otherwise authorized by EPA.

EXISTING STOCKS SUMMARY FOR IOWA

February 6, 2024 – No sale or distribution by registrants after February 6, 2024.

May 13, 2024 – Last day for sale or distribution by co-ops, commercial distributors, or others who are already in possession. These entities may sell or distribute these products until May 13, 2024 in the state of Iowa.

June 12, 2024 – End date for use of existing stocks is June 12, 2024. Application of existing stocks is permitted until June 12, 2024 or V4 growth stage (soybean) whichever comes first.

The above information is a summary reference to highlight important dates for the state of Iowa. End dates assume entity assumed possession of the dicamba products prior to February 6, 2024.

To read the full EPA existing stocks order for all details that may apply to your specific situation click here.