Belchim's Phenmedipham is registered for special needs in parts of the United States

Belchim announced that its Spin-Aid herbicide (Phenmedipham) has been licensed 24(c) for use in beets in Minnesota and North Dakota (Pembina, Walsh, Grand Forks, Traill, Cass and Richland).

FIFRA authorizes pesticide regulators to approve federally registered pesticide products or new end-use products for additional use under certain conditions to meet specific local needs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviews SLN registrations within 90 days and may require additional instructions or restrictions on use.

With the support and cooperation of Dr. Tom, a weed control expert and beet extension agronomist at North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota, Belchim was able to obtain the data to meet the 24(c) permit in beets.

"With the 24(c) label, Spin-Aid is now the only registered product containing Phenmedipham available on beets, providing beet growers with a post-bud herbicide option for controlling Bassia scoparia  and Chenopodium weeds," said Tom Wood, president and general manager of Belchim USA.

Doug Goehring, North Dakota agriculture Commissioner, said: "In many parts of the country, Bassia scoparia is showing resistance that is difficult to control. In crops such as sugar beets, growers rely on soil-based herbicides and the product requires rainfall or tillage to be effective. SLN registration provides growers with an alternative product when early control is unsuccessful."

Users must comply with all restrictions, precautions, and instructions on product packaging and SLN labels. At the time of application, the user must have a copy of the label.