Private Applicator Training

It’s time to renew your private applicator

yellow card. Postcards will be sent to those

who have taken the training in the past and

cards have expired at the end of last year.

The two hour long training will feature vid-

eos, presentations, and discussion. Once the

training is completed you will receive your

yellow card that will allow you to purchase

the restricted use chemicals.

Trainings are free; choose one to attend.

Please RSVP by calling the office at 270-965

-5236.

Agriculture News

Important Dates

March

4– Library Garden

Program, Crittend-

en Library, 10 AM

9– Cattleman’s As-

sociation; Annex,

6 PM

14– Private Appli-

cator Training; An-

nex, 6 PM

20– Forage School;

Grand Rivers, 5:30

PM

23– Private Appli-

cator Training; An-

nex, 6 PM

28– Beekeeper

Meeting; Annex,

6 PM

Cooperative Extension Service

Crittenden County

1534 US Hwy 60 E

Marion, KY 42064

(270) 965-5236

Training Date

and Times:

March

14– 6 PM

23-6 PM

All trainings will

be held at the Ex-

tension Annex (house next to the of-

fice)

Keep Calm- Spring is Coming

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Organization with

respect to education and employment and authorization to provide research, education information

and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to economic or

social status and will not discriminate on the bases of race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion,

political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital

status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Inquiries regard-

ing compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educa-

tional Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other related matter should be di-

rected to Equal Opportunity Office, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of

Kentucky, Room S-105, Agriculture Science Building, North Lexington, Kentucky 40546.

Dee’s Two Cents

So far we have been able to avoid

a bad winter, but there is still a

chance for cold weather.

I’m not for sure where this year

is going but it’s gettin’ there fast.

I just want to encourage all of

you to take advantage of Exten-

sion resources including free

soil samples! Stop by and talk

to me about any issues you have

on the farm or in your land-

scape.

Stay tuned for upcoming events,

including exciting news for for-

age producers.

Two dicamba formulations, XtendiMaxTM (Monsanto)

and EngeniaTM (BASF), received federal EPA approval in

December for use with RoundupReady2Xtend soybean.

In addition to federal registration, a pesticide must also be

registered and approved within a state before it can be

sold. The XtendiMaxTM product received state approval in

early January for applications in Kentucky. The En-

geniaTM product is still pending state approval, but is an-

ticipated in the near future. These products can be applied

before or immediately after planting Roundup Ready 2

Xtend Soybeans or as an in-crop application from emer-

gence (cracking) up to and including the beginning bloom

(R1 growth stage of soybeans). The RoundupReady2

Xtend soybean technology provides another tool for tar-

geting weeds that have developed resistance to other

herbicide chemistries, but should be combined with other

herbicide options and weed management tools for best

herbicide resistance management. Because of the chemi-

cal characteristics of dicamba, good stewardship by appli-

cators will be required to lessen the potential for off-

target movement and damage to sensitive crops and other

plants.

Both of these formulations were developed to reduce

dicamba volatility losses compared to older dicamba

products. Furthermore, there are some unique differences

between these two dicamba formulations and relative to

other dicamba products.

XtendiMaxTM with VaporGripTM contains a DGA

(diglycolamine) salt of dicamba plus an additive called

‘VaporGrip’ to reduce volatility. The dicamba acid con-

centration equals 2.9 lb acid equivalent per gallon for this

formulation of dicamba. The use rates with RR2Xtend

soybean are 22 to 44 fl oz/A [0.5 to 1.0 lb ae dicamba] for

preplant/preemergence applications and 22 fl oz/A for

single, in-crop applications.

EngeniaTM contains a BAMPA (N,N-Bis-(3-

aminopropyl)methylamine) salt of dicamba with 5 lb

acid equivalent of dicamba per gallon. The maximum

use rate with RR2Xtend soybean is 12.8 fl oz/A [0.5

lb ae dicamba] for single preplant/preemergence or

postemergence applications. Up to two applications

are allowed as a preplant/preemergence and

postemergence treatment.

These newer dicamba formulations, while reducing

dicamba volatility, do not totally prevent the potential for

off-site damage to sensitive non-target plants. Therefore,

additional label guidelines have been developed and are

required for proper use and stewardship of these herbicide

products. The supplemental labeling for these herbicide

products should be read and fully understood before mak-

ing applications. Below are a few highlights of these label

guidelines and precautions.

Be aware of your surroundings relative to nearby sen-

sitive crops and vegetation “AVOIDING SPRAY

DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RE-

SPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR”

May only be tank mixed with products (herbicides &

additives) that have been tested and approved for tank

mixing [Consult the websites listed on the XtendiMax

and Engenia label within 7 days before applying for

approved tank mix products; NOTE: as of now no ad-

ditional products have yet been approved including

tank mixing with glyphosate]

DO NOT apply with products containing ammoni-

um salts such as AMS (ammonium sulfate) or UAN

(urea ammonium nitrate) [These additives can increase

the potential for volatility defeating the advantage of

using these dicamba products]

Currently, only Turbo TeeJet TTI 11004 nozzles can

be used with these products [To control droplet size

use within the maximum pressure range allowed by

the nozzle manufacturer; consult label websites for

other approved nozzle options]

Optimum wind speeds 3 to 10 mph (max 15 mph)

Avoiding applications when temperature inversions

are likely to occur (i.e. calm wind conditions) is just as

important as avoiding applications under conditions of

high wind

Maximum application speed of less than 15 mph

Boom height less than 24 inches above target pest or

crop canopy

Maintain a downwind buffer of 110 feet or 220 feet

(depending on product application rate) to protect sen-

sitive areas. Do not apply if wind is blowing toward

adjacent commercially grown dicamba sensitive crops.

For sprayer cleanout use a triple rinse procedure

Scout fields before and after application for weed re-

sistance management

In Kentucky, applicators will need to be extra cautious

about making an application where sensitive crops such as

tobacco, grapes, landscape plants, fruit trees, vegetables,

greenhouses or home gardens are growing nearby. There

may be some crop field sites where this technology will

not be a good fit because of nearby sensitive sites. Appli-

cations of non-approved dicamba products on Round-

upReady2Xtend soybean are prohibited.

The availability of this technology provides another tool

for managing weed problems in soybean, but we all must

practice good stewardship to maintain their availability.

The EPA is concerned enough about off-target damage

from use of dicamba products, particularly in light of prob-

lems from illegal use of dicamba in areas such as Missouri

and Arkansas this past summer, that the registrations for

use of these products were granted for only two years.

New Dicamba Products Receive Approval by: J.D. Green, Extension Weed Specialist.

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Soon you’ll be receiving seed catalogs for the 2017 vegeta-ble-growing season. Crittenden County Public Library and Crittenden County Extension Service are helping you get a jump on your 2017 garden by hosting a Garden Prepara-tion program on March 4, 10:30 AM at the Library. The program will focus on basic garden design, planning, start-

ing seeds and learning to transplant.

To make the most of your garden, every aspiring gardener

should follow seven steps to have a successful gardening

season.

1. Plan your garden on paper before you begin.

2. Select a good gardening site.

3. Prepare the soil properly and add fertilizer and lime

according to soil-test recommendations.

4. Plan only as large a garden as you can easily maintain.

5. Grow vegetables that will produce the maximum

amount of food in the space available.

6. Plant during the correct season for the crop. Choose

varieties recommended for your area.

7. Harvest vegetables at their proper stage of ma-turity. Store them prompt-ly and properly if you do

not use them immediately.

A well-planned and properly kept garden should produce 600 to 700

pounds of produce per 1,000 square feet and may

include many different crops.

Finally, the closer the vegetable garden is to your back door, the more you will use it. You can see when your crops are at their peaks and can take maximum advantage of their freshness. Also, keep-ing up with the planting, weeding, watering and pest

control will be easier.

For more guidance on planning your 2017 vegetable garden, plan to attend the garden program on March 4 or contact Crittenden Cooperative Extension at 270-965-5236. All program participants will receive the publication, “Home Vegetable Gardening in Ken-

Garden Program Will Be March 4, 2017; 10:30 AM at Crittenden County Public Library