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Dicamba Lawyers – MN SOYBEAN TASK FORCE SUGGESTS A TEMPERATURE CUTOFF FOR DICAMBA
Dicamba Lawyers – According to a news article recently published by Chuck Abbot, “State officials should set a cutoff date for spraying dicamba on genetically engineered soybeans as well as a temperature cutoff of 85°F to reduce greatly the chance of damage to neighboring crops, says a task force of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. The state restrictions would be in addition to the more stringent rules recently adopted by the EPA.”
“Minnesota farmers want to embrace new technologies while continuing to be good neighbors with other farmers and good stewards of the land,” wrote task force chair Bob Worth in a letter to state agriculture commissioner Dave Frederickson. “We feel these changes will help our farmers accomplish both goals while preventing weed resistance through the certified use of new technologies.”
Additionally, the task force proposed another small addition to Minnesota’s dicamba regulations: “Do not apply if predicted, or actual temperature high is 85°F. or above.” Worth said research showed that vapor volatility, or drift, “increases as air temperature increases and humidity decreases. Daytime temperature is the primary driver of increased volatility…60% of variation associated with dicamba vapor drift (is) attributed to increased temperature, especially above 85°F.”
“The Missouri state agriculture department has set a dicamba cutoff of June 1 in 10 southeastern counties and July 15 for the rest of the state. Missouri acted first on BASF’s version of the herbicide and said it would set similar limits for Monsanto and DuPont formulations. The EPA decided to restrict dicamba application to daytime hours and when the winds do not exceed 10 mph. It also requires applicators to go through special training on use of the herbicide.”
Dicamba Drift Crop & Plant Damage | Reports of Dicamba Damage | Dicamba Lawyers
As farmers and landowners continue to report instances of extensive clop and plant damage, one thing is becoming extremely clear; Dicamba litigation has just begun. Typical of many claims is the allegation that some of the newer formulas of dicamba are incapable of being applied safely to crops and plants. In many instances, the farmers experiencing crop damage or plant damage didn’t even apply the dicamba to their own fields. Therefore, many of these farmers and landowners are alleging that these particular dicamba formulas are overtly unsafe.
Dicamba Lawyers – If you suspect that your crops or plants have been damaged by Dicamba, contact Paul Lesko and the attorneys of Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane by filling out a contact form or by calling 314-833-4826 for a FREE Consultation. Join the Dicamba Lawsuit today.
Dicamba Lawyers | Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane | Smokey Alley Farm Damage
Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane and Arkansas attorneys Michael Smith and Paul James have already filed a class action for a group of farmers on July 19, 2017 in Missouri (Smokey Alley Farm Partnership et al. v. Monsanto Company et al.). Our suit alleges that BASF, Dupont and Monsanto are also involved in anti-trust activity through the widespread introduction of new dicamba technology and products, essentially forcing farmers to plant dicamba-tolerant acreage as a means of protection. This is in addition to our dicamba drift damage claims.
Dicamba Drift Lawyer, Paul Lesko, of Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane says new dicamba formulations do not work as claimed by BASF and Monsanto:
“We’re bringing claims of product liability because farmers are in a quandary. They want to plant seeds of their choice, but due to damage potential, have to consider buying dicamba-tolerant soybeans from a defensive position. We also have anti-trust issues. As discovery is ongoing, we believe the evidence will show Monsanto and BASF knew more dicamba damage would lead to increased sales.”
In addition to the suits mentioned above, additional suits have been filed that claim additional offenses: irresponsible marketing, product liability, breach of implied warranty, deceptive trade practices, and many more.
FREE Consultation | Farmers & Landowners with Crop or Plant Damage
Dicamba Drift Lawyers at Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane and Arkansas attorneys Michael Smith and Paul James are on behalf of farmers and landowners to seek maximum compensation for the damages suffered due to Dicamba. If you suspect that your crops or plants have been damaged by dicamba, contact Peiffer Wolf Carr & Kane by filling out a contact form or by calling 314-833-4826 for a FREE Consultation.
Also, you can reach Paul Lesko directly at 314-833-4826 or at [email protected].