State Approvals

This page was most recently updated on 2023-02-20

State Approvals for application of XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology, a restricted use pesticide.

THIS INFORMATION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PRODUCT LABELS OR ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.

Graphic showing approved status of states. Next section links to state-specific information.  

*States With Additional Use Options, Restrictions or Requirements

Below is select information sourced from the relevant regulatory agencies in these states. Check with your state pesticide regulatory agency for additional training requirements and a comprehensive list of all of the most up-to-date application requirements imposed by your state.

Arkansas

  • Applications of approved dicamba products labeled for in-crop use in dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton are permitted up to and including June 30.
  • From July 1 through October 31 of each year, applications of products labeled for agriculture use that contain dicamba are prohibited.
  • From April 16 through June 30, all applications of approved dicamba products labeled for in-crop use on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton:
    • Must maintain a 1-mile buffer in all directions from University and USDA research stations.
    • Must maintain a ¼ -mile buffer zone in all directions from non-dicamba-tolerant crops.
    • Must maintain a ½-mile buffer zone in all directions from all certified organic crops and commercially grown specialty crops (defined as a minimum of 1,000 plants or the average annual crop sales for the previous three years exceeding $25,000).
    • Are prohibited from including glyphosate in the tank mix.
  • Record-keeping requirements additional to the federal requirements:
    • Application records must be retained for three years and must be available for inspection by a Plant Board representative.
    • In addition to the records required by the federal label, applicators must record:
      • Type of equipment used and firm's application equipment number if applied by a commercial applicator.
      • Type of instrument used to measure wind speed and direction and location of instrument at the time of reading.
  • An omnidirectional buffer tool was developed and can be used to assess buffer requirements specific to Arkansas. Click here for access.
The current dicamba rule may be viewed here.

Florida

  • Florida has specific guidance for applications based on wind speed and direction relative to susceptible crops. Applications in Florida must follow these guidelines. Find more information here.

Illinois

  • Do not apply after June 12 or V4 growth stage in soybeans, whichever comes first.
  • DO NOT apply this product if the air temperature at the field at the time of application is over 85 degrees Fahrenheit or if the National Weather Service's forecasted high temperature for the nearest available location for the day of application exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Additional state-restrictions apply for Illinois applications. Applicators must obtain a copy, read, and follow and have in possession at time of application the state-specific label in addition to the Federal collateral labeling. The labeling can be obtained by visiting XtendiMaxApplicationRequirements.com.
  • The current dicamba rule may be viewed here.

Indiana

Iowa

Minnesota

South Dakota

XTENDIMAX® HERBICIDE WITH VAPORGRIP® TECHNOLOGY IS A RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE AND MUST BE USED WITH VAPORGRIP® XTRA AGENT (OR AN EQUIVALENT VAPOR REDUCING AGENT). CHECK APPROVAL MAP FOR STATES THAT HAVE REGISTERED XTENDIMAX ON ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND® SOYBEANS, XTENDFLEX® SOYBEANS AND COTTON WITH XTENDFLEX® TECHNOLOGY.

A key component of Roundup Ready® Xtend Technology is the ability to spray your dicamba-tolerant crops with XtendiMax® with VaporGrip® Technology. While XtendiMax® with VaporGrip® Technology is registered by the EPA for in-crop use, application of XtendiMax® with VaporGrip® Technology is prohibited in Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans, XtendFlex® soybeans and cotton with XtendFlex® Technology until state approvals are obtained.

The map above provides updated information on which states have approved in-crop applications of XtendiMax® with VaporGrip® Technology in Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans, XtendFlex® soybeans and cotton with XtendFlex® Technology.

CONTACT YOUR STATE PESTICIDE REGULATORY AGENCY WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPROVAL STATUS OF DICAMBA HERBICIDE PRODUCTS FOR IN-CROP USE WITH ROUNDUP READY 2 XTEND® SOYBEANS, XTENDFLEX® SOYBEANS AND COTTON WITH XTENDFLEX® TECHNOLOGY. FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ON PESTICIDE PRODUCT LABELING.

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PRODUCT LABEL OR ANY STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FOLLOW ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF PESTICIDES. BEFORE USING ANY PESTICIDE, BE SURE THE INTENDED USE IS APPROVED IN YOUR STATE OR LOCALITY. YOUR STATE OR LOCALITY MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT THAT IS NOT INCLUDED ON THIS WEBSITE. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTION FOR USE ON THE MOST CURRENT PRODUCT LABELING.

Please note that a state approval of the label does NOT preclude the state from enacting further modifications via a FIFRA 24(c) label or state regulations.
 

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XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology is part of Roundup Ready® Xtend Technology, is a restricted use pesticide and must be used with VaporGrip® Xtra Agent (or an equivalent Volatility Reduction Adjuvant). For approved tank-mix products (including VRAs and DRAs), nozzles and other important label information visit XtendiMaxApplicationRequirements.com

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. XtendiMax® herbicide with VaporGrip® Technology is a restricted use pesticide. Not all products are registered in all states and may be subject to use restrictions. The distribution, sale, or use of an unregistered pesticide is a violation of federal and/or state law and is strictly prohibited. Check with your local dealer or representative for the product registration status in your state. For additional product information call toll-free 1-866-99-BAYER (1-866-992-2937) or visit our website at www.BayerCropScience.us. Bayer CropScience LP, 800 North Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63167. ©2020 Bayer Group. All rights reserved.

NOT ALL formulations of dicamba, glyphosate or glufosinate are approved for in-crop use with products with XtendFlex® Technology. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans or products with XtendFlex® Technology.

B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your seed brand representative for the registration status in your state.

The RRXtend Spray App provides forecasts for locations within the contiguous United States. Do not use this app for forecasts outside the contiguous United States. Forecasts are for planning purposes only and are not a substitute for checking actual weather conditions at your location at the time of application and comply with the product label and other legal requirements.

Performance may vary, from location to location and from year to year, as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible and should consider the impacts of these conditions on the grower’s fields.

Roundup Ready® Xtend Technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate. Roundup Ready® 2 Technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate. Products with XtendFlex® Technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, glufosinate and dicamba. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Roundup Ready technology contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Agricultural herbicides containing glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Glufosinate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glufosinate. Contact your seed brand dealer or refer to the Bayer Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.

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