University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

June 27, 2008

NDA Reminds Producers About Fungicide Restrictions in Wheat

See next week's CropWatch for an update on the status and treatment of wheat diseases in Nebraska.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) reminds producers to be mindful when applying fungicides to crops. The reminder comes after the Kansas Department of Agriculture today released some wheat from an embargo after tests confirmed that fungicide residues set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Food and Drug Administration were within tolerance.

At question were late applications of fungicides, several of which require a 45-day waiting period between application and harvest.

“We are continuing to gather information relative to the use of the fungicide in Nebraska,” said NDA Bureau of Plant Industry Administrator Rich Reiman. “As with any chemical used in the state, we want to make sure that Nebraska applicators and producers are following all of the label directions. If you are not following the label instructions, you are in violation of the law.”

Several other fungicides require pre-harvest application intervals. A listing of those fungicides can be found on the NDA web site at www.agr.ne.gov, under Plant Industry.

Applicators or producers who have questions in regard to the fungicide, or labeling can contact the NDA Bureau of Plant Industry by calling 877-800-4080.

News Release
Nebraska Department of Agriculture

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