- Author: Ben Faber
The USDA's Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service will have workshops to aid agricultural producers; including cattle, tree, nursery, vegetable, and berry farmers in filing for federal assistance programs. Appointments can be arranged now for filing applications during these workshops.
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- Author: Ben Faber
The destruction after a fire can be pretty gruesome and sad. Many times, though the fire moves through the orchard so fast that, even though the canopy has turned brown, there is a good chance the trees can come back. It all depends on how much damage has been done to the trunk. If the fire has substantially damaged the base of the trunk, it is unlikely to come back, even if the canopy is still green. That is the saddest thing, because you think you've dodged the bullet, but if the trunk is too damaged, the canopy collapses gradually over a few weeks. However, the canopy may look a goner, but if the trunk is still intact, the tree will come back and may still be as productive as before.
The thing to look for at the base of the trunk is the discoloration. If it's black, it's probably not coming back. However, it can come back if after a few weeks you don't see the pencil-sized cankers that indicate that the sap has bubbled to the surface (see photo 1 below). If after a few weeks, the trunk is still clear of those bubbles (photo 2), even though the canopy looks gone, it is quite likely to come back.
Aside the boils and exudates near the trunk base, a clear sign of damage that limits tree success is when suckers start pushing from the base of the tree. The roots start pushing new vegetative growth when there is trunk damage that has been significant. You may end up nursing those suckers to graft them to a new tree, but end up removing the original tree.
It's also possible that there is damage in just one part of the trunk and not on the rest of the tree. In this case, it can also come back. The problem with these cases, is that they may come back, and given enough time will be good trees again. But if they haven't recovered enough and there's a sudden heat spell, they may go down suddenly as if they had been burned again. That's the way they will look, like they have been burned again. Given enough time, though the avocado will grow from good areas to cover the poor areas and the tree may be productive again.
Avocados are amazing in their ability to recover. Eucalyptus can do it. But you singe the trunk of a lemon, and good-bye lemon.
Fire Information:
http://ceventura.ucanr.edu/Agricultural_Threats/Fire_Information/
Photo 1 and 2.
- Author: Ben Faber
Fire Information
Tree and Vine Loss Calculators
Spread sheets to help you calculate loss
Calculate Cost of Fire Damage to Avocado and Citrus Trees
Information from Ben Faber, Soils and Water, Avocado and Minor Subtropicals Advisor
Information on how to care for fire damaged trees from Ben Faber, Soils and Water, Avocado and Minor Subtropicals Advisor
Information on fire ecology and fire safe landscaping for homeowners, developed by Sabrina Drill, Natural Resources Advisor
UC Center for Fire Research and Outreach
Information on fire science from UC experts. Includes information on how to make homes and other structures more fire resistant, developed by Steve Quarles, Statewide Wood Performance and Durability Advisor
Local Fire Departments - have regulatory information you may need
Ventura County
City of Ventura
City of Oxnard
City of Fillmore
City of Santa Paula
Santa Barbara County
City of Lompoc
City of Santa Barbara
City of Santa Maria
Publications Available From University of California ANR Catalog
You can find the publications listed below at theUniversity of California DANR Catalog site (In the ANR Search type fire) and order more than one publication at a time or you may click on one of the links below.if you purchase a priced publication enter the promotion code PRVEN56 at check-out. You'll receive a 10% discount on your order, and a portion of the sales will benefit local programs.
A Property Owner's Guide to Reducing Wildfire Threat - describes ways homeowners can reduce the threat of fire to their property. Cost $1.50
Home Landscaping for Fire - Incorporating fire safe concepts into your landscape is one of the most important ways you can help your home survive a wildfire. FREE
Landscaping Tips to Help Defend Your Home from Wildfire - You can have both a beautiful landscape and a defensible fire-safe zone. FREE
Recovering from Wildfire - discusses issues that family forest landowners should consider following a wildfire. Cost $5.00
WildFire: How Can We Live With It? (DVD) - This program contains general information about wildland fire in California. Cost $20.00
Companion Set: How Can We Live with Wildland Fire? (Publication and DVD) - What role does fire play in the natural cycle and what choices can we make about coping with wildland fire? Cost $27.50
How Can We Live with Wildland Fire? - What role does fire play in the natural cycle and what choices can we make about coping with wildland fire? Cost $10.00
- Author: Ben Faber
Fire, Flood, Freeze, Fytophthora. It seems like there is disaster around every corner these days. This can be tough for tree growers with a lot of investment in the ground. There has been a special USDA crop insurance available for ‘Hass' avocado growers for several years. For a reasonable amount, a considerable amount of disaster insurance can be obtained:
https://www.rma.usda.gov/fields/ca_rso/2018/caavocado.pdf
This program is not available for non ‘Hass' avocado, although that may change in the future. It is also not available for many other perennial crops like pomegranates and persimmons and may only be available for some crops like blueberry and citrus in some counties and not in others.
However,there is disaster insurance available for many fruit crops in all counties in California. This program is The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). It provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops against natural disasters that result in lower yields or crop losses.
The 2014 Farm Bill specifies that an individual's average adjusted gross income (AGI) cannot exceed $900,000 to be eligible for NAP payments.
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program
Tree Assistance Program
2018 NAP Application Closing Dates
Unfortunately, the closing dates for crops like pomegranates, persimmons, and blueberries closed October 1, 2017 for this year, but avocados and citrus are still open until February 2018.
For more information about the program, contact:
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Program Technician
Santa Barbara-Ventura County | Farm Service Agency
920 East Stowell RD | Santa Maria, CA 93454
(: (805)928-9269 Ex. 2 |Fax: (844)206-7008
Insurance Survey
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is seeking input from growers across the nation concerning crop insurance. NCAT is hosting an online survey, which takes 20 – 30 minutes to complete, that will compile grower and rancher opinions, attitudes and concerns regarding crop insurance. The results will remain anonymous and will be used to shape crop insurance recommendations that NCAT, in partnership with a number of other agricultural organizations, will present to the United States Department of Agriculture concerning organic, diversified and specialty crop producers.
NCAT will pay those who complete the survey $20.
Growers interested in participating in the anonymous crop insurance survey can do so by clicking on this link.
- Author: Devii Rao
Title: Area Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor
Specialty: Rangeland Ecology and Management, Rangeland Conservation, Grazing Management, Conservation of Biological Diversity, Watershed Protection and Management.
County: San Benito County
Address:
Cooperative Extension San Benito County
3228 Southside Road
Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: 831-637-5346 x14
Email: drorao@ucanr.edu
Do you have yellow starthistle, Italian thistle, Himalaya blackberry, white top, or other common Central Coast rangeland weeds on your ranch? If so, you may be wondering which herbicides are most effective, how much they cost, what is required to purchase and spray a particular herbicide, when to spray, whether the herbicide affects grasses or clovers, and if the herbicide is safe for your livestock and pets. Many Central Coast rangeland landowners have been asking these same questions. So, I compiled this information in two tables. Table 1 shows some of our common rangeland weeds and different herbicide treatment options. Table 2 lists six of the most commonly used rangeland herbicides, and answers questions about cost, when to spray, purchasing requirements, affected plants, and grazing/pet restrictions. All of this information is already available from a variety of sources, but I have put it together in two easy to use reference tables. The tables are self-explanatory for the most part, but the information below may clarify a few things.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM is a weed management approach that uses multiple control methods. Control methods could include mechanical control, manual control, grazing, seeding, herbicide, etc. The most effective options will depend on the particular species you are trying to control. This blog post focuses on herbicide because I am often asked about chemical treatment options. However, your weed control efforts will likely be most successful if you use a variety of methods.
Operator ID's, Restricted Materials Permits, & Private Applicator Certificates
Most of the herbicides in Table 2 are general use pesticides, meaning that you only need an operator ID to purchase and use them (Carbonaro, pers. comm.). Operator ID's are free and can be obtained from your County Agricultural Commissioner's office. No test is required. But, you'll need to show a property map in order to get your operator ID.
One herbicide in Table 2, 2, 4-D, is a California state restricted pesticide when applied on rangelands. Before you can purchase or spray California state restricted pesticides, two things are required: a Private or Commercial Applicator Certificate and a restricted materials permit. You can get a Private Applicator Certificate from your County Ag Commissioner's office. This requires taking a free test. The test is based on Pesticide Safety: A Reference Manual for Private Applicators, 2nd Ed., published by the University of California. This book can be purchased from most County Ag Commissioner or UC Cooperative Extension offices or online at: http://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/Details.aspx?itemNo=3383. Once you have your Private Applicator Certificate you'll be able to obtain a restricted materials permit, again from your County Ag Commissioner's office. Alternatively, you can hire a licensed pest control business to purchase and spray California state restricted pesticides.
Read Labels, Follow Federal, State & Local Regulations, and Report Pesticide Use to Your County Ag Department
Although Table 2 includes information from the herbicide labels, it is not a substitute for reading the entire herbicide label before you spray (Carbonaro, pers. comm.). Always read the label before using any of these herbicides. In California, in addition to following the label, applicators will also need to follow federal, state, and local regulations. And, remember that you should submit a pesticide use report to your County Agricultural Commissioner's office for all pesticides used on rangelands.
For additional information about weeds and how to manage them, check out this website: http://wric.ucdavis.edu. The Invasive Thistles of Bay Area Counties & Herbicides for Controlling Thistles Handout compiled by Guy Kyser, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist in Weed Science at UC Davis is a great resource and is attached at the bottom of this blog post.
References
Carbonaro, D. 2017. Personal communication, 4/16/2017. Carbonaro is a Senior Biologist/Inspector with the San Benito County Agricultural Commissioner's Office.
DiTomaso, J.M. G.B. Kyser et al. 2013. Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States. WRIC, UC.
Kyser, G. Unpublished. Invasive Thistles of Bay Area & Herbicides for Controlling Thistles.
Table 1. Common Central Coast Rangeland Weeds
PlantSpecies |
Herbicides Options Approved for useon CaliforniaRangelands |
Rangeland Herbicides Known to beEffective |
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Bullthistle (Cirsium vulgare) |
2, 4-D (Severalnames) Aminopyralid(Milestone) Clopyralid(Transline) Dicamba (Banvel,Clarity) Triclopyr (Garlon 3A/Garlon 4Ultra)Chlorsulfuron(Telar) Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) |
Milestone, Transline, Capstone (=Milestone + Garlon),Garlon, Roundup (Kyser,unpublished)
2,4-D is often used because it is inexpensive. However, itis not as effective as otherherbicides. |
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Bull thistle weed report: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_C/Cirsium_vulgare.pdf |
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Cocklebur (commonand spiny cocklebur) (Xanthium strumarium) (Xanthium spinosum) |
2, 4-D (Severalnames) Aminopyralid(Milestone) Clopyralid(Transline) Dicamba (Banvel,Clarity) Fluroxypyr (VistaXRT) Triclopyr (Garlon 4 Ultra, RemedyUltra)Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) Sulfosulfuron(Outrider) |
Aminopyralid(Milestone) Clopyralid(Transline) |
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Cocklebur weed report: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_X/Xanthium_spinosum-strumarium.pdf |
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Fiddleneck (Menziesandcoastfiddleneck) (Amsinckiamenziesii)(Amsinckia menziesiivar. intermedia) |
Aminopyralid(Milestone) Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Chlorsulfuron(Telar)Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) Sulfosulfuron(Outrider)Hexazinone (VelparDF) |
Aminopyralid(Milestone) Chlorsulfuron(Telar) |
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Fiddleneck weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_A/Amsinckia.pdf |
Foxtail (Mediterraneanand harebarley) (Hordeum marinumssp.gussonianum) (Hordeum murinumssp.leporinum) |
Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) Rimsulfuron(Matrix) Sulfometuron + chlorsulfuron(LandmarkXP) Sulfosulfuron(Outrider)Hexazinone (VelparL) |
Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II, and others) iseffective, but is nonselective, so will kill most other plants as well.If glyphosate is to be used, reseed to reduce bare groundand encroachment of other weedspecies.
Rimsulfuron (Matrix) will likely control control foxtail,based on limiteddata. |
Foxtail weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_H/Hordeum_marinum-murinum.pdf |
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Frenchbroom (Genista monspessulana) |
Triclopyr (Garlon 3A, Garlon 4Ultra,PathfinderII) Aminopyralid + triclopyr(Capstone) Triclopyr + 2,4-D(Crossbow) Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) |
Triclopyr (Garlon 3A, Garlon 4 Ultra, PathfinderII)
Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II, and others) iseffective, but resprouts will need to be controlled. Glyphosateis nonselective, so will kill most other plants as well. Ifglyphosate is to be used, reseed to reduce bare groundand encroachment of other weedspecies. |
French broom weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_G/Genista.pdf |
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Goatgrass (jointed and barbgoatgrass) (Aegilops cylindrica) (Aegilops triuncialis) |
Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Sulfometuron + chlorsulfuron(LandmarkXP) |
Research is currently being conducted to identify most effective options for goatgrass. |
Goatgrass weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_A/Aegilops_cylindrica-triuncialis.pdf |
Himalayablackberry (Rubus armeniacus) |
Dicamba (Banvel,Clarity) Fluroxypyr (VistaXRT) Triclopyr (Garlon 3A, Garlon 4Ultra,PathfinderII) Aminopyralid + triclopyr (Capstone) Glyphosate (Roundup/Accord XRT II,and others) Hexazinone (VelparL) Tebuthiuron(Spike) |
Triclopyr (Garlon 3A, Garlon 4 Ultra, Pathfinder II) canbe effective on smallindividuals.
Glyphosate (Roundup/Accord XRT II, and others) canbe effective, but may requireretreatment. |
Himalaya blackberry weed report: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_R/Rubus.pdf |
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Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus) |
2, 4-D (Severalnames) Aminopyralid(Milestone) Aminopyralid + 2,4-D (ForefrontHL) Aminopyralid + triclopyr(Capstone) Clopyralid(Transline) Dicamba (Banvel,Clarity) Fluroxypyr (VistaXRT) Triclopyr (Garlon 3A, Garlon 4Ultra)Triclopyr + 2,4-D(Crossbow) Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Chlorsulfuron(Telar)Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) Hexazinone (VelparL) |
Aminopyralid (Milestone) is highly effective on thistles.
Milestone, Transline, Capstone (=Milestone + Garlon),Garlon, Roundup (Kyser,unpublished)
2,4-D is often used because it is inexpensive. However, itis not as effective as otherherbicides. |
Italian thistle weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_C/Carduus_acanthoides-nutans-pycnocephalus-tenuiflorus.pdf |
Medusahead (Taeniatherumcaput -medusae) |
Aminopyralid(Milestone) Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Rimsulfuron(Matrix) LandmarkXP |
Aminopyralid (Milestone) provided up to 90% controlof medusahead based on research in the CentralValley. |
Medusahead weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_T/Taeniatherum.pdf |
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Milkthistle (Silybum marianum) |
2, 4-D (Severalnames) Aminopyralid(Milestone) Clopyralid(Transline) Dicamba (Banvel,Clarity) Chlorsulfuron(Telar)Rimsulfuron(Matrix) |
Milestone, Transline, Capstone (=Milestone + Garlon),Garlon, Roundup (Kyser,unpublished) |
Milk thistle weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_S/Silybum.pdf |
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Purple starthistle (Centaurea calcitrapa) |
2, 4-D (Severalnames) Aminopyralid(Milestone) Clopyralid(Transline) Dicamba (Banvel,Clarity) Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Hexazinone (VelparL) |
Milestone, Transline, Capstone (=Milestone + Garlon),Garlon, Roundup (Kyser,unpublished) |
Purple starthistleweed report: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_C/Centaurea_calcitrapa-iberica.pdf |
Tumbleweed(Russian thistle) (Salsola tragus) |
2, 4-D (SeveralNames) Aminocyclopyrachlor +Aminopyralid(Milestone) Dicamba (Banvel,Clarity) Triclopyr (Garlon 3A, Garlon 4Ultra)Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Chlorsulfuron(Telar)Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) Hexazinone (VelparL) |
Research is currently being conducted to identify most effective options fortumbleweed. |
Tumbleweed weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/crop/natural%20areas/wr_S/Salsola_paulsenii-tragus.pdf |
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Whitetop/hell weed (Cardaria draba) |
2, 4-D (Severalnames) Dicamba + 2,4-D Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others Chlorsulfuron(Telar)Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) |
Chlorsulfuron (Telar) is one of the best control optionsfor plants in the Cardariagenus.
2,4-D is often used because it is inexpensive. However, itis not as effective as otherherbicides. |
Whitetop weedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_C/Cardaria_chalepensis-draba-pubescens.pdf |
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Yellowstarthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) |
2, 4-D (Severalnames) Aminopyralid(Milestone) Clopyralid(Transline) Dicamba (Banvel,Clarity) Triclopyr (Garlon 3A, Garlon 4Ultra)Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II,and others) Chlorsulfuron(Telar)Imazapyr (Arsenal,Polaris) Hexazinone (VelparL) |
Aminopyralid (Milestone) is the best option to controlyellow starthistle.
Clopyralid (Transline) is also veryeffective.
Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II, and others) is thebest option in the lateseason. |
Yellow starthistleweedreport: |
http://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_C/Centaurea_solstitialis.pdf |
Table 2. Commonly Used Rangeland Herbicides, Including When and How to Use Them
Chemical Name/Product Name1 |
Price2* |
Registered for useonCalifornia rangelands3 |
Requirements to Purchase/Spray Herbicide3 |
Preemergent/ Postemergent1 |
Best time tospray4 |
TargetedPlants4 |
Triclopyr(Garlon 3A/Garlon 4Ultra,Remedy Ultra,PathfinderII) |
$70/gallon |
Yes |
Operator ID# |
Postemergent |
Spray after all of theweed seed has germinated,but before the plants getbig. |
Kills broadleaves, but not grasses
Killsclovers5 |
Aminopyralid(Milestone) |
$300/gallon |
Yes |
Operator ID# |
Preemergentand postemergent |
January -March |
Kills thistles andlegumes, and some otherbroadleaves, but notgrasses
Killsclovers5 |
Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II, and others) |
$21/gallon |
Yes |
Operator ID# |
Postemergent |
Spray after all of theweed seed has germinated,but before the plants getbig. |
Kills any greenvegetation. Tree leaves can be sprayed, but it will not be effectiveifsprayed on treetrunks. |
Chemical Name/Product Name1 |
Price2* |
Registered for useonCalifornia rangelands3 |
Requirements to Purchase/Spray Herbicide3 |
Preemergent/ Postemergent1 |
Best time tospray4 |
TargetedPlants4 |
Chlorsulfuron (Telar) |
$21/ounce |
Yes |
Operator ID# |
Preemergent, can also be usedas postemergent |
Spray around the timeof the first rains, a littlebefore or a little afterthe first rains is fine.Spraybefore seedilngs getbig. |
Check label for plants affected. This herbidiceisspecies specific. Although,itis generally safe on grasses1.
Killsclovers5 |
Clopyralid(Transline) |
$170/gallon |
Yes |
Operator ID# |
Postemergent |
Spray after all of theweed seed has germinated,but before the plants getbig. |
Kills thistles and legumes,but notgrasses
Killsclovers5 |
2, 4-D (DMA4IVM, Weedar 64and manyothers) |
2, 4-D Amine- $13/gallon2, 4-D Ester- $19/gallon |
Yes |
Restricted materialspermit and applicator certificate |
Postemergent |
Spray after all of theweed seed has germinated,but before the plants getbig. |
Kills broadleaves, but not grasses
Killsclovers5 |
Triclopyr(Garlon 3A/Garlon 4Ultra,Remedy Ultra,PathfinderII) |
"Grazing green forage: There are no grazing restrictions for livestock or dairy animals on treated areas...Haying (harvesting ofdried forage): Do not harvest hay for 14 days after application...Slaughter Restrictions: During the season of application, withdrawlivestock from grazing treated grass at least 3 days before slaughter...Livestock Use of Water from Treatment Area: There are no restrictionson livestock consumption of water from the treatmentarea." Herbicide Label:https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.agrian.com/pdfs/Garlon_3A_Label1i.pdf |
Aminopyralid(Milestone) |
"Grazing and Haying Restrictions: There are no restrictions on grazing or grass hay harvest following application of Milestone atlabeledrates. Cutting hay too soon after spraying weeds will reduce weed control. Wait 14 days after herbicide application to cut grass haytoallow herbicide to work. Do not transfer grazing animals from areas treated with Milestone to areas where sensitive broadleafcrops occur without first allowing 3 days of grazing on an untreated pasture. Otherwise, urine and manure may contain enoughaminopyralidto cause injury to sensitive broadleaf plants...For applications on rangeland and permanent grass pastures (not harvested for hay)andnon-cropland areas, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas until sprays have dried...Grazing Poisonous Plants:Herbicideapplication may increase palatability of certain poisonous plants. Do not graze treated areas until poisonous plants are dry andnolonger palatable to livestock...Hay from grass treated with Milestone within the preceding 18-months can only be used on the farmor ranch where the product is applied unless allowed by supplemental labeling." Check label for specific restrictions on moving hay,or using hay for silage,etc. Herbicide Label:https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.agrian.com/pdfs/Milestone_Label1h.pdf |
Glyphosate (Roundup, Accord XRT II, and others) |
"DOMESTIC ANIMALS: This product is considered to be relatively nontoxic to dogs and other domestic animals; however, ingestionof this product or large amounts of freshly sprayed vegetation may result in temporary gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, diarrhea,colic, etc.). If such symptoms are observed, provide the animal with plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Call a veterinarianifsymptoms persistfor morethan24hours...Donotfeedor grazeturfgrass grownfor seedor sodproductionfor 8weeks followingapplication...If application rates total 4.5 pints per acre or less, no waiting period between treatment and feeding or livestockgrazing is required. If the rate is greater than 4.5 pints per acre, remove domestic livestock before application and wait 8 weeksafter application before grazing orharvesting." Herbicide Label:https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.agrian.com/pdfs/Roundup_Custom_Label2.pdf |
Chlorsulfuron (Telar) |
"There are no grazing or hay harvest restrictions for any livestock, including lactating animals, with application rates up to 11/3 ounces/acre of TELAR® XP. No exclosure is required for any animals. Do not apply more than 1 1/3 ounces/acre of TELAR® XP peracreper year. No exclosure is required for anyanimals." Herbicide Label:https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.agrian.com/pdfs/DuPont_Telar_XP_Herbicide_Label5a.pdf |
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Clopyralid(Transline) |
"Grazing/Haying: There are no restrictions on grazing or hay harvest following application of Transline at labeled rates exceptfor exported grass hay from California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon (see instructions in the Range and Permanent GrassPasturesection)...Do not transfer livestock from treated grazing areas, or from feeding of treated hay, to sensitive broadleaf cropareaswithout first allowing 3 days of grazing on an untreated pasture (or feeding of untreated hay). If livestock are transferred withinless than 3 days of grazing untreated pasture or eating untreated hay, urine and manure may contain enough clopyralid to cause injuryto sensitive broadleaf plants...For applications to fallow cropland, rangeland, pasture, and non-crop areas, do not enter treatedareasuntil sprays have dried. For early entry to treated areas, wear eye protection, chemical-resistant gloves made of anywaterproof material, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes andsocks." Herbicide Label:https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.agrian.com/pdfs/Transline1v_Label.pdf |
2, 4-D (DMA4IVM, Weedar 64and manyothers) |
"For grazed areas, the maximum use rate is 4.21 pints of DMA 4 IVM (2 lb of acid equivalent) per acre perapplication...Preharvest Interval: Do not apply within 7 days of cutting forage for hay... If grass is to be cut for hay, Agricultural Use Requirements for the Worker Protection Standard areapplicable." Herbicide Label:https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/www.agrian.com/pdfs/DMA_4_IVM_Label1d.pdf |
Tables 1 $ 2 from Devii Rao, drorao@ucanr.edu
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