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Sask. producers happy to see Lyle Stewart retain agriculture portfolio

 
Saskatchewan farm groups are looking forward to working with the province’s re-appointed Minister of Agriculture.
 
Lyle Stewart was re-appointed by Premier Scott Moe on Friday to the Agriculture portfolio.
 
Saskatchewan Stock Growers General Manager Chad MacPherson, said Stewart has a strong working relationship with his group.
 
He is hoping the minister can make some improvements to livestock programs.
 
“We’re looking for improvements to the forage insurance and the creation of fire insurance program,” MacPherson said.
 
“Looking forward to continuing with trade negotiations and trying to get NAFTA re-negotiated or modernized,” he added.
 
Source : CKRM

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Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.