Regulatory
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We have had many questions about the Using Pesticides Wisely for 2020. At this time there are two training plans. We are awaiting the final decision from EPA regarding Georgia’s 2020 dicamba training program. Click Read More to see the information sheets, which clearly explain the two plans.
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On January 22, 2020, the EPA released the following document: Glyphosate – Interim Registration Review Decision – Case Number 0178. A few excerpts that can be found in this document are as follows: “The agency used the most current science policies and risk assessment methodologies to prepare a risk assessment in support of the registration […]
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Below is some information from Dr. Culpepper (UGA Weed Scientist) on Direx 4L FIFRA 24(c) label in Georgia. “Federal diuron labels only allow applications between 15 and 45 days prior to planting cotton and that our state label providing a more flexible and effective use of diuron at burndown had expired. Thanks to the help […]
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Below is some information on a new paraquat formulation from Dr. Prostko (UGA Weed Scientist) Syngenta recently received a label for their new formulation of paraquat sold under the trade name of Gramoxone 3SL (3 lb ai/gal). Many rules regarding the purchase, handling, and application of paraquat are changing. Most notably, all non-bulk paraquat products […]
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This training is for farmers and growers on Produce Safety Rule. The training will be on June 26, 2019, at the Tift County Extension Office (1468 Carpenter Road South, Tifton, GA 31793). The training is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15.00 – please bring $15 in exact cash or check. Registration link: […]
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Please see below for details on date, time, and location for a final UPW Training. The link below will take you to where you can view who has completed the UPW training. Just scroll to the bottom and click on the specific date/location of UPW training to see the list. https://agr.georgia.gov/24c.aspx
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Attached below is the meeting date/location/time for the PSA meeting for those growing produce. Any produce grower who grows, packs, harvests, and/or holds covered produce, makes over $25,000 in annual produce sales (on average, based on the past three years of sales), and does not qualify for a Produce Safety Rule exemption is required to […]
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Cotton growers, the final dates are approaching for area UPW Trainings. Anyone applying Engenia, XtendiMax or FeXapan must attend one of these trainings. Also, any person in charge of Enlist One and Enlist Duo in-crop applications must attend. If you are planning to use this auxin technology and products, and have not already attended a […]
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In Georgia, as we learned from the 2019 UPW training this year, applicators of Engenia, Fexapan, and Xtendimax, must maintain a 57’ omni-directional buffer for certain counties. Here are a few things to think about in regards to this issue: 1) The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed by Congress in 1973 to protect and recover imperiled […]
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Below is a new requirement for anyone that applies paraquat (Firestorm, Gramoxone, Helmquat, Parazone, etc.) from this point forward. For those who have not attended UPW training yet, this will be announced at the training as well. Critical points to remember include: a) paraquat can only be applied by a certified pesticide applicator and b) an EPA-approved […]
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