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2019 Auxin Training Registration Link
"EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration"
On October 31, 2018, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is extending the registration of dicamba for two years for“over-the-top” use (application to growing plants) to control weeds in fields for cotton and soybean plants genetically engineered to resist dicamba. This action was informed by input from and extensive collaboration between EPA, state regulators, farmers, academic researchers, pesticide manufacturers, and other stakeholders.
“EPA understands that dicamba is a valuable pest control tool for America’s farmers,”said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler.“By extending the registration for another two years with important new label updates that place additional restrictions on the product, we are providing certainty to all stakeholders for the upcoming growing season.”
The following label changes were made to ensure that these products can continue to be used effectively while addressing potential concerns to surrounding crops and plants:
Dicamba registration decisions for 2019-2020 growing season
- Two-year label registration (until December 20, 2020)
- Only certified applicators may apply dicamba over the top (those working under the supervision of a certified applicator may no longer make applications)
- Prohibit over-the-top application of dicamba on soybeans 45 days after planting and cotton 60 days after planting
- For cotton, limit the number of over-the-top applications from 4 to 2 (soybeans remain at 2over-the-top applications)
- Applications will be allowed only from 1 hour after sunrise to 2 hours before sunset
- In counties where endangered species may exist, the downwind buffer will remain at 110 feet and there will be a new 57-foot buffer around the other sides of the field (the 110-foot downwind buffer applies to all applications, not just in counties where endangered species may exist)
- Clarify training period for 2019 and beyond, ensuring consistency across all three products
- Enhanced tank clean out instructions for the entire system
- Enhanced label to improve applicator awareness on the impact of low pH’s on the potential volatility of dicamba
- Label clean up and consistency to improve compliance and enforceability
The registration for all dicamba products will automatically expire on December 20, 2020,unless EPA further extends it.
EPA has reviewed substantial amounts of new information and concluded that the continued registration of these dicamba products meets FIFRA’s registration standards. The Agency has also determined that extending these registrations with the new safety measures will not affect endangered species.
Auxin Herbicide Best Management Practices Training Course
In October 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency issued new requirements for products containing 2,4-D or dicamba intended to be used in conjunction with 2,4-D or dicamba tolerant crops. The label requires specific mandatory training and wind speed restrictions not to exceed 10 miles per hour and will require special training in 2018 for new auxin herbicides applied on dicamba-tolerant and 2,4-D-tolerant cotton.
If you received training last year you still have to train this year. Due to the new requirements by EPA previous trainings are only valid for 1 year. Furthermore, purchasers of these products must have a commercial or private applicators permit in conjunction with training.
This training is intended to assist applicators with reducing incidents of herbicide drift to susceptible crops, technical application methods, tank cleanout, and information about the new chemistries. The certified applicator and person responsible for the application of these products on cotton and soybeans in crop must receive this training.
Registration is $15.00.
2019 Auxin Training Dates
Register for Auxin Training, Click Here!
Please check back often to see more events!
Date |
County |
Time |
Address |
January 18 | Tuscaloosa | 1:30pm | Tuscaloosa County Extension Office. 2513 7th St, Courthouse Annex. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 |
January 29 | Madison | 1:00pm | AL A&M Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station. 372 Walker Lane, Hazel Green, AL 35762 |
January 31 | Cherokee | 1:00pm | Gadsden State Community College. 801 Cedar Bluff Rd, Centre. AL 35960 |
January 31 | Blount | 5:30pm | Al & Mick's BBQ, 88175 US HWY 278, Snead, AL |
February 1 | Limestone | 1:00pm | Calhoun Community College Aerospace Building . 6250 U.S. Highway 31 North. Tanner, AL |
February 18 | Talladega | 10:00am | Talladega County Extension Office - 132 S Court St. Talladega, AL 35160 |
February 19 | Dallas | 1:30pm | Black Belt Research Station, Marion Junction, AL 36759 |
February 28 | Monroe | 10:00am | Monroe County Extension Office 334 Agriculture Dr #104, Monroeville, AL 36460 |
February 28 | Covington | 3:00pm | Covington County Office. 23952 Alabama Hwy. 55, Ste 4 Andalusia, AL 36420 |
February 28 | Colbert | 10:00 am | Listerhill Credit Union, 4790 E 2nd St, Muscle Shoals, AL |
March 5 | Macon | 10:00 am | EV Smith Research Station. 4725 County Rd 40. Shorter, AL. |
March 7 | Henry | 10:00am | Wiregrass REC.167 East Alabama Highway 134, Headland, AL 36345 |
March 7 | Geneva | 6:00pm | Ketchem Restaurant 115 Main St, Hartford, AL 36344 |
March 8 | Escambia | 10:00am | Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore 1412 E. Nashville Ave Atmore, AL 36502 |
March 11 | Montgomery | 10:00 am | Montgomery County Extension Office, 5240 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109 |
March 12 | Pike | 10:00am | Cattlemen Building, 4100 U.S. Highway 231 S.Troy AL |
Auxin Herbicide Resources
AUXIN LABELS CLICK HERE
2018 Auxin Training Dates
Date |
County |
Time |
Address |
January 29 | Colbert | 9:00am | Listerhill Credit Union. 4790 E. 2nd Street., Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 |
January 30 | Limestone | 9:00am | Calhoun Community College Aerospace Building. 6250 Highway 31 North., Tanner, AL 35671 |
January 31 | Madison | 9:00am | Alabama A&M Winfred Thomas Agricultural Research Station. 372 Walker Lane., Hazel Green, AL 35762 |
February 1 | Tuscaloosa | 8:30am | Tuscaloosa County Extension Office. 2513 7th St, Courthouse Annex. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 |
February 8 | Cherokee | 9:00am | Centre Chamber of Commerce. 801 Cedar Bluff Rd, Bldg A. Centre, AL 35960 |
February 9 | Cullman | 9:00am | Cullman Extension Office - 402 Arnold St., NE Suite G- 1. Cullman, Al 35055 |
February 19 | Escambia |
9:00am | Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore 1412 E. Nashville Ave Atmore, AL 36502 |
February 27 | Dallas | 9:00am | Black Belt Research Station, Marion Junction, AL 36759 |
February 27 | Talladega | 9:00am | Talladega County Extension Office.,132 North Court St, Talladega, AL 35160 |
March 1 | Henry | 5:00pm | Wiregrass REC.167 East Alabama Highway 134, Headland, AL 36345 |
March 7 | Baldwin | 11:00am | Gulfcoast REC 8300 State Hwy 104 Fairhope, AL 36532 |
March 8 | Covington | 5:00pm | Covington County Office. 23952 Alabama Hwy. 55, Ste 4 Andalusia, AL 36420 |
March 8 | Mobile | 9:00am | Mobile County Office Jon Archer Agricultural Center 1070 Schillinger Rd., N. Mobile, AL 36608-5298 |
March 8 | Macon | 9:00am | EV Smith 4725 County Road 40, Shorter, AL 36075 |
March 13 | Autauga | 8:00am | Autauga County Extension Office, 2226 Hwy 14 W, Suite E. Autaugaville, AL 36003 |
March 15 | Coffee | 5:00pm | Enterprise Farmers Market 521 N Main St, Enterprise, AL 36330 |
March 30 | Madison | 10:30 | TN Valley Research and Extension Center, 9494 Experimental Loop, Madison, AL 35756 |
April 10 | Henry | 9:30am | Wiregrass REC, 167 East Alabama Hwy 134, Headland, AL 36345 |
2018 Auxin Training Agenda
1. Auxin Chemistry Development Background
2. Label Requirements
3. Sensitive Crops and Potential Injury
4. Application Technical Training
5. Preventing Cross Contamination and Tank Cleanout
6. Agronomic Considerations
7. Highlighting of Company Resources
8. Handling Damage Cases
9. Record Keeping
10. New Label Changes and Requirements
11. Company Q&A Panel
Contact Information Listed at the Bottom of Webpage
PAST - 2017 Restricted Use Dealer Meetings with Auxin Certification
October 16th in Cullman at the Cullman Electric Co-op.
October 18th in Headland at the Wiregrass Research Station
October 20th in Montgomery at the Richard Beard Building
These meeting are free of charge. Presenters - Joyce Tredaway Ducar, Steve Li, Tyler Sandlin, Trey Cutts
9:00 - 9:30 | WPS Updates, Private Applicator Updates - Sonja Thomas |
9:30 - 10:30 | Auxin Chemistry Development Background /Label Requirements |
10:30-10:45 | Break |
10:45 - 11:15 | Sensitive Crops and Potential Injury/ Application Technical Training |
11:15 - 11:45 | Preventing Cross - Contamination /Agronomic Considerations |
11:45 -12:45 | Lunch - Included with Training |
12:45 - 1:15 | Highlighting of Company Resources |
1:15 - 1:45 | Handling Damage Cases |
1:45 - 2:15 | Company Q&A Panel |
2:15 - 2:30 | Break |
2:30 - until | ADAI RUP Dealer Rules and Regulations |
Following ADAI | Dealer Examination |
PAST - 2017 Auxin Training
Date |
County |
Time |
Address |
February 8 | Limestone Co. | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Calhoun Community College Aerospace Bldg. 6250 Hwy 31 N, Tanner, AL 35671 |
February 9 | Lawrence Co. | 9:00am - 2:00pm | 1020 County Rd 274, Town Creek, AL 35672 |
February 16 | Perry Co. | 8:00am | Black Belt Research Station, Marion Junction, AL |
February 16 | Troy/Pike Co. | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Cattlemen Building, Troy, AL |
February 17 | Atmore (Escambia Co.) | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Grace Fellowship. 1412 E Nashville Ave, Atmore, AL 36502 |
February 28 | Cherokee Co. | 8:00am | Gadsen State Community College, Cherokee Campus - Chamber Room |
March 1 | Mobile (Mobile Co.) | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Mobile County Office. 1070 Schillinger Rd N, Mobile, AL 36608 |
March 1 | Fairhope (Baldwin Co.) | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Gulf Coast REC. 8300 State Highway 104. Fairhope, AL 36532 |
March 2 | Andalusia (Convington Co.) | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Covington County Office. 23952 Alabama Hwy. 55, Ste 4 Andalusia, AL 36420 |
March 3 | Montgomery | 9:00am - 1:00pm | EV Smith Research Center. 4725 County Road 40. Shorter, AL 36075 |
March 3 | Headland (Henry Co.) |
10:00am - 2:00pm |
Wiregrass REC.167 East Alabama Highway 134, Headland, AL 36345 |
March 6 | Hartford |
10:00am - 2:00pm |
Venue Restaurant, 115 E Main St., Hartford, AL 36344 |
March 9 | Cullman | 9:00am - 2:00pm | North Alabama Agriplex, 1714 Tally Ho Street SW, Cullman, AL 35055 |
March 9 | Fayette (Fayette Co.) | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Fayette Co Extension Office, 650 McConnell Loop, Fayette, AL |
March 16 | Jackson | 11:00am | Mud Creek Fishing Camp & Restaurant, 844 Co. Rd 213, Hollywood, AL 35752 |
April 5 | Montgomery Rescheduled - See Below *** |
1:00pm | Montgomery County Extension Office - Eastmont Shopping Plaza - 5340 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109 (Light Refreshment & Coffee only) |
April 6 | Henry | 1:30pm | Wiregrass REC - 167 East Alabama Highway 134, Headland, AL 36345 |
April 12 | Escambia | 1:00pm | Escambia County Extension Office, 175 Ag-Science Drive, Suite D, Brewton, AL |
April 28 | Montgomery *** | 8:30am | Montgomery County Extension Office - Eastmont Shopping Plaza - 5340 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109 |
Topics for Past Trainings
1. Auxin Chemistry Development Background
2. Label Requirements
3. Sensitive Crops and Potential Injury
4. Application Technical Training
5. Preventing Cross - Contamination
6. Agronomic Considerations
7. Highlighting of Company Resources
8. Handling Damage Cases
9. Company Q&A Panel
View the Flyer for Auxin Herbicide Best Management Practices Training Schedule and Information
For More Information Contact:
Joyce Treadaway Ducar
Extension Specialist - Assistant Professor Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences
Office: (334) 844-3866
Steve Li
Extension Specialist - Assistant Professor Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences
Sonja Thomas
Extension Specialist - Pesticide Safety Education Program
Tyler Sandlin
Extension Specialist, Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
Office: (256) 353-8702
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
(334) 240-7243