Canadian soybean growers will have to change how they control weeds if a proposed Health Canada decision becomes a final decision.
In a decision released yesterday (Wed), Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency removed the registration to spray dicamba on dicamba tolerant soybeans after the crop starts growing.
Bayer sells corn and soybean seed under the Roundup Ready XTend brand, which is tolerant to both dicamba and glyphosate, allowing Canadian farmers to spray the crop and control weeds during the growing season.
Bayer Crop Science Canada says it is still assessing the PMRA’s proposed special review decision and the potential impact on the agriculture industry.
The PMRA has been conducting a special review on the risks of spray drift and volatilization of dicamba.
