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Plan For 2020 Dicamba Training

Using Roundup Ready® Xtend Technology, including XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology (Restricted Use Pesticide), per label directions not only minimizes chances of off-target movement but also helps maximize weed control in the field. As farmers and applicators prepare for the 2020 season, a refresher course on the XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology label and application requirements will be beneficial.

Five things to keep in mind

  1. The federal mandatory applicator training for using auxin-specific products such as XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology will continue into the 2020 season. This means that even if you received mandatory dicamba training for the 2019 season, you must complete it again for the 2020 season.

  2. For 2020, farmers and applicators must be fully certified and a licensed commercial applicator, or a private applicator or a farmer to purchase or use XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology.

  3. Ahead of the 2020 season, applicators will need to check with their state Department of Agriculture for state-specific requirements.

  4. Once again, Bayer's in-person dicamba training sessions will be focused on compliance with the product label, application requirements, required record keeping, understanding of susceptible/sensitive crops, window of application and understanding environmental conditions such as inversions and tank cleanout procedures, along with best management practices and weed management recommendations.

  5. Visit RoundupReadyXtend.com/TrainingTA to find out more about in-person and online training opportunities.

Roundup Ready Xtend Technology offers many tools and resources, including:

RRXtend Spray App

Use the app at RoundupReadyXtend.com/SprayAppTA to forecast the weather, keep application records, watch educational videos and monitor wind conditions.

Find An Applicator

Visit RoundupReadyXtend.com/FindAnApplicatorTA and enter your ZIP code to see a list of applicators and contacts and to get localized product recommendations.

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No dicamba may be used in-crop with seed with Roundup Ready® Xtend Technology, unless and until approved or specifically permitted, and no dicamba formulations are currently registered for such use in the 2024 season. Please follow www.roundupreadyxtend.com/pages/xtendimax-updates.aspx for status updates.

Based on court ruling and EPA Existing Stocks Order* on XtendiMax® herbicide registration, Bayer has stopped its sale and distribution of XtendiMax® Herbicide. Visit our XtendiMax herbicide updates page to learn the latest.

*Low-volatility dicamba products subject to the ruling include XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology, Engenia® herbicide and Tavium® Plus VaporGrip® Technology herbicide.

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