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Iowa State University Extension weed specialist Bob Hartzler says he can’t remember an issue that has caused such division in agriculture as has the dicamba drift issue.

“We have seen some farmers that have used it and have not had problems and loved the performance. But we have other farmers who have used it, done everything right, and have damaged their neighbors’ crops,” Hartzler says. “So there’s a big split there, and unfortunately, there’s not a real easy solution to this.”

Hartzler says the simplest way to address the issue would be to limit dicamba to pre-plant/pre-emergence use.

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