News Crop News Syngenta seeks EPA approval for dicamba product The public comment period will be open through August 22. By Chelsea Dinterman Chelsea Dinterman Chelsea Dinterman grew up in rural Maryland where she was active in 4-H and FFA. She spent a year working for an agricultural newspaper in Southeast Kansas before joining the Successful Farming agronomy team in January 2022. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 23, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article Soybean label Cotton label Public comment period Close Syngenta has submitted a proposed label for a new product containing dicamba and S-metolachlor. It is the third manufacturer to seek registration for a dicamba-based product since labels were vacated earlier this year. BASF and Bayer also have requested registration. Soybean label The proposed soybean label would allow application to dicamba-tolerant soybeans before, during, and immediately after planting. Over-the-top applications through the V2 stage, but no later than June 12, would also be allowed. Cotton label The proposed cotton label would allow application before, during, and immediately after planting. Over-the-top applications would also be allowed through the six-leaf growth stage but no later than July 30. Public comment period Because the application involves a new use pattern for dicamba, the EPA is providing a 30-day public comment period on the registration application consistent with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The EPA also seeks comment on the associated draft labeling Syngenta submitted, which is available in the docket. The last day to submit a comment on the proposed registration and label is August 22. To read more about the registration application proposed by Syngenta and submit a comment, see docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0154 on Regulations.gov. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit