The Arkansas Agriculture Department’s State Plant Board met Dec. 6 to discuss changes to the current rules regarding the use of dicamba for “over-the-top” applications on dicamba-resistant cotton and soybean during the 2019 growing season.
The Plant Board moved forward with rule making by approving a draft regulation that would restrict applications of dicamba from May 21 to October 31.
The proposed rule includes a one-mile buffer zone around research stations, organic crops, specialty crops, non-tolerant dicamba crops and other sensitive crops for applications taking place from April 16 to May 20. Also approved by the Plant Board was a restriction on mixing glyphosate with dicamba applications from April 16 to May 20.
The proposed rule now goes to Governor Hutchinson for review. If approved by the Governor, a 30-day public comment period will take place prior to the Plant Board’s final vote to approve this revised regulation.
The Arkansas Agriculture Department is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation.
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