Kurt Vollmer, Extension Weed Management Specialist
University of Maryland
On September 28, Bayer announced that the European Commission has authorized XtendFlex soybean technology for food, feed, import and processing in the European Union. XtendFlex soybeans have tolerance to glyphosate, glufosinate, and dicamba. With this approval, Bayer expects a full launch in the United States and Canada in 2021. However, no dicamba-containing products are currently registered for over-the-top applications in soybean. Previously registered dicamba products including Xtendimax, Engenia, FeXapan, and Tavium are still pending re-registration for use next season.
Over 300 agricultural organizations recently sent a letter (http://wssa.net/wp-content/uploads/Neguse-Udall-FIFRA-letter.pdf) to members of the House and Senate opposing legislation that would drastically amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
For more information on H.R. 7940 and S.4406 (the Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2020) visit https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7940/text?r=7&s=1.
To send a letter to your lawmakers opposing the current legislation visit https://www.votervoice.net/CropLifeAmerica/campaigns/77203/respond.
