Once the training is completed, the applicator should obtain a certificate to keep. This certification needs to be kept by the applicator with their application record(s) as a record. One of the recordkeeping elements for these registrations requires the certified applicator to show proof of completing dicamba-specific training.
The manufacturers will also be maintaining a record of those attending the class. The MDA will be checking to ensure that applicators did attend the required training.
No, it will not be amended. Pesticide dealers are not required to see the proof of training to sell the dicamba products to certified applicators.
No, it will not be amended. Pesticide dealers are not required to see the proof of training to sell the dicamba products to certified applicators.
Each label for the new dicamba products specifies that applicators must attend training in order to use the dicamba products. Product manufacturers will provide training that meets the requirements of the label. Information about dicamba use and training is also available on the product label and product manufacturer’s website.
Manufacturers may provide record-keeping templates that includes the requirements of the label. Complying with each of these federal label requirements is mandatory.
MANDATORY dicamba or auxin-specific training is needed every year you plan to use the new dicamba products. Even if you received MANDATORY dicamba or auxin-specific training last year, you must complete it again this year and the next year to be able to legally purchase and use these three products this year and the following year.
No, dicamba or auxin-specific training is mandated only for those who use one of the new dicamba products.
No, a person only needs to attend one training session provided by any of the manufacturers of the new dicamba products, i.e. BASF, Syngenta, or Bayer. One annual training satisfies the training requirement for all three products.
Dicamba registrants (BASF, Syngenta, and Bayer) have prepared training materials and they, or their designees, will conduct training for dicamba applicators that meets the Minnesota specific label requirements.
The training takes approximately 1 hour.
The training will cover the product label requirements, recordkeeping requirements, weed management practices, buffer requirements and protection of sensitive crops, sensitive areas, and endangered species, spray drift management, chemistry, mixing and handling, window of application, equipment preparation and special considerations.
No, the class consists of instruction, review and open question-and-answer sessions. Online training may have quiz components.
Once the training is completed, the applicator should obtain a certificate to keep. This certification needs to be kept by the applicator with their application record(s) as a record. One of the recordkeeping elements for these registrations requires the certified applicator to show proof of completing dicamba-specific training.
The manufacturers will also be maintaining a record of those attending the class. The MDA will be checking to ensure that applicators did attend the required training.
No, it will not be amended. Pesticide dealers are not required to see the proof of training to sell the dicamba products to certified applicators.
The MDA will recognize dicamba training that is based on material prepared by any of the three registrants (BASF, Syngenta, or Bayer) if the training is provided in Minnesota or a neighboring state (North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin). The MDA has included additional Minnesota specific slides that applicators are expected to view.
Go to the EPA website or manufacturers website (BASF, Bayer, Syngenta) or contact the MDA.
Yes, the MDA accepts online dicamba training.
The MDA will recognize dicamba training that is based on material prepared by any of the three registrants (BASF, Syngenta, or Bayer) if the training is provided in Minnesota or a neighboring state (North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin). The MDA has included additional Minnesota specific slides that applicators are expected to view.
The MDA will recognize dicamba training that is based on material prepared by any of the three registrants (BASF, Syngenta, or Bayer) if the training is provided in Minnesota or a neighboring state (North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, or Wisconsin). The MDA has included additional Minnesota specific slides that applicators are expected to view.
Go to the EPA website or manufacturers website (BASF, Bayer, Syngenta) or contact the MDA.
Go to the EPA website or manufacturers website (BASF, Bayer, Syngenta) or contact the MDA.