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Atrazine
Watershed Management
Because of the nature of Atrazine herbicide, producers must
take special care in their application methods in order to preserve ground
and surface water safety.
The Kentucky Corn Growers Association
has been made aware of watersheds around the Commonwealth that have above
average levels of Atrazine. Potential causes of high Atrazine levels
include off-label fall applications—It is a violation of federal law
to use a herbicide in a manner inconsistent with its label.
The KyCGA has been working with Syngenta
and other agencies to prevent and eliminate these unacceptable levels of
Atrazine by implementing individualized grower education and consulting
programs.
Producers are currently receiving a $20/acre incentive
not to use Atrazine from the Ky. Division of Water.
We encourage you, as
responsible stewards of the environment, to remember the
Best
Management Practices when using Atrazine.
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