Dicamba continues to makes headlines in Arkansas as the state Supreme Court issues a stay of a temporary restraining order that was applied to new dicamba regulations. In late May, the Pulaski County Circuit Court’s 16th Division issued the temporary restraining…
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Arkansas State Plant Board Sets New Dicamba Rules, Go Into Effect on May 8
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNew rules have been established for the use of diamba in Arkansas by the State Plant Board. Beginning Saturday, May 8, Arkansas agricultural producers will be allowed to use over-the-top spraying of Engenia, Xtendimax, and Taviumon soybreans and cotton through…
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State Plant Board Appointment Process Unconstitutional, Arkansas Supreme Court Says
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Arkansas Supreme Court handed down two opinions that will impact the make-up of the Arkansas State Plant Board. On Thursday, May 6, the state Supreme Court released its opinion on Michael McCarty, Perry Galloway, Matt Smith, Greg Hart, Ross…
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State Plant Board Proposes Rule to Extend Dicamba Usage Time
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Arkansas State Plant Board has proposed a rule change to dicamba use, which would extend the amount of time farmers could use the pesticide. If passed, the proposed rule would allow for the over-the-top spraying of multiple dicamba formulations,…
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New Bill Would Increase Governor Appointments to State Plant Board
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA recently filed bill would realign the manner in which the members of the Arkansas State Plant Board are appointed to the agency. House Bill 1210 (HB 1210), sponsored by Rep. David Hillman (R-Almyra), would amend how individuals are appointed…
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State Plant Board Votes to Change Several Dicamba Regulations
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas State Plant Board has revised regulations concerning the use of dicamba in Arkansas. During a public meeting on Wednesday, the board, which is part of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, voted on proposed rule changes for the herbicide.…
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Missouri Farmer Hit With $105,000 Fine After Reported Dicamba Violations
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA Missouri farmer has received a hefty fine for multiple violations of Arkansas dicamba laws. According to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, an unnamed Missouri famer has been fined $105,000 for nine violations of the state’s laws and regulations pertaining…
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State Plant Board Approves Rule Changes, Keeps Same Cut-Off Date
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Arkansas State Plant Board today approved amended draft rules for dicamba use for the 2020 growing season. While the cut-off date for dicamba usage was kept at May 25, the board made three changes to the usage rules. Previously,…
As of May 26, farmers in Arkansas can no longer rely on dicamba to kill their weeds. The Arkansas Plant Board, after over 1,000 complaints and hours of debates, passed a motion to end the use of dicamba in Arkansas…
Dicamba drifts from Plant Board to Legislature to the state’s farmers. Shawn Peebles, a third-generation farmer in Augusta, didn’t realize he had become the face of the movement against the use of dicamba in Arkansas until he learned his picture…