June 12 Cut-off Date Remains for Dicamba Use on Soybeans South of Interstate 94

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding pesticide applicators of state-specific restrictions for the use of dicamba herbicide for the 2022 growing season. 

XtendiMax by Monsanto, Engenia by BASF, and Tavium by Syngenta are the only dicamba formulations labeled for use on dicamba-tolerant (DT) soybeans. 

In Minnesota, dicamba products cannot be applied on DT soybeans after June 12 south of Interstate 94 and after June 30 north of Interstate 94. 

In addition to the cut-off date, these three dicamba products cannot be applied in Minnesota when the air temperature is over 85° Fahrenheit at the time of application or if the forecasted high temperature of the nearest available location exceeds 85°. 

Forecasted temperature must be recorded at the start of the application. This restriction is for the entire state. 

When applying these products, applicators must have all applicable labels in their possession. 

Compliance with these Minnesota-specific restrictions and other restrictions listed on the product label is mandatory.