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Missouri releases BASF Engenia restrictions for 2018

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has set use restrictions for BASF’s dicamba herbicide, Engenia*, for 2018.

Ag Director Chris Chinn says the regulations are based on input from growers, researchers, industry partners, and farm groups.

Engenia will be for sale to and use ONLY by certified applicators. Training through the University of Missouri Extension is required.

The product cannot be applied before 7:30 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m.

The cut-off date in Missouri for use on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton is June first, 2018, in 10 southeast Missouri counties. For all other counties, the cutoff is July 15th.

BASF officials say they are working with all state agriculture officials for Engenia use and training next year.

Brownfield has a scheduled interview this afternoon with Missouri Agriculture Director Chris Chinn.