On February 6th, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new, two-year registrations for dicamba products for over-the-top (OTT) use in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. The Georgia Cotton Commission applauds this announcement and extends thanks to the EPA for allowing farmers across the state and nation renewed access to this technology and additionally for recognizing the proven record of stewardship that Georgia farmers showed during the years that these products were available. Dicamba is an extremely important chemistry for producers to have in the upcoming 2026 crop year for combating problematic weed species such as Palmer amaranth and morningglory.
“We are thankful to Administrator Zeldin and the EPA for giving producers renewed access to these crucial tools,” said GCC Chairman Bart Davis, a Colquitt County cotton producer. He later added, “Georgia farmers have had a remarkable 5record of sustained stewardship of these products when they have been available and we appreciate EPA’s recognition of that.”
The Commission encourages producers to closely read the labels to ensure that they are aware of any differences from previous product labels and to regularly check the EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two website for any changes regarding pesticide use limitation areas. Producers and other stakeholders need be on the lookout for any announcements from the Georgia Department of Agriculture and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service regarding producer/applicator trainings such as Using Pesticides Wisely.