ASA Statement on EPA’s New Dicamba Label

ASA Statement on EPA’s New Dicamba Label

WASHINGTON — The American Soybean Association (ASA) applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing a new dicamba label for Over the Top (OTT) use, an important step in preserving access to a critical weed management tool for soybean farmers. Dicamba remains an essential part of Integrated Pest Management Systems (IPMs), ensuring growers can maintain long-term control of destructive herbicide-resistant weed populations. This EP…

EPA reapproves dicamba for cotton, soybeans with new protections

By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reapproved the herbicide dicamba for over-the-top (OTT) applications on genetically modified cotton and soybeans for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons. The agency said the decision responds to requests from farmers who face challenges from herbicide-resistant weeds that threaten crop yields. “This action reflects [the Trump] administration’s commitment to ensuring farmers ha…

EPA approves OTT dicamba for two years

Over-the-top dicamba mitigations are designed to reduce drift, minimize volatility and protect ecosystems.