Uncertain future for herbicide in 2025 season

Benjamin Herrold
Sep 21, 2024
Sep 21, 2024

University of Missouri Extension Weed Scientist Kevin Bradley speaks about weed control during an MU field day event. He said farmers will not be able to use dicamba in 2025 unless the EPA makes a decision on the herbicides soon.
Photo courtesy University of Missouri

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Farmers are waiting for a ruling on whether dicamba herbicides will be available for use in 2025 and the coming years.

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soybean field — If dicamba is not available, University of Missouri Extension Weed Scientist Kevin Bradley said it means more “attention to detail” when it comes to weed control.
IFT photo by Benjamin Herrold

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