crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/264-768.md

EPIC DF HERBICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 264-768
• Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Flufenacet (48%); Isoxaflutole (10%)
• Label accepted: 2000-01-21
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/003125-00522-20000121.pdf

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,:. RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE May injure (phytotoxic) susceptible non·target plants. For retail sale to and use oniy by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervi iI.' I '!"P"T"E ' covered by the Certified Appiocato(s certification. C lJ ~ ~ Commerdal and certified applicators must ensure that all persons involved in these acti ities ajA1r'2l 000 precautionary statements. tbeh:Mr:tt 1::1 Eeic™ ~ aDd IIo<!ontIdde lid. ;;3!J: the perHd$ OF Herbicide For weed control in fiekj com and corn grown for sIlage in the slates of Arkansas. Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kar:sas, Kent,Jcky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio. Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas (those counties north of or bisected by 1·20) and Wyoming. In the states of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota (a section 24C) supplemental label that has been established that has mOfe restrictive conditions of the use of this product. You should check with your state regulatory authority prior to use. ACTIVE INGREDIENT Ftufenacet: No( 4.Fluorophenyl )-No( 1'methylethyl )-2-[[5- ·(trifiuorome\hyl)- 1, 3,4·thiadiazol·2·yljoxyj· acetamk1e .... .48% lsoxaflutole [5-cyclopropyl-4-(2-methylsulfonyl-4- ·trifluoromethylbenzoyl) isoxazole] . INERT INGREDIENTS . ... 10% .. 42% 100% EPA Reg. No. 3125-522 Net Contents: Pounds STOp· Read the label before use. Keep out of reach of children. CAUTION PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION: Harmfu' if swallowee or inhaled. Avoid contact with skin, eyes. or c!oth·ng. Avoio breathing dust. Person,I Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long·sleeved sh''1 acd long pants Waterproof gloves Shoes plus socks. Chemical resistant aprOn (when mixing/loading and cleaning equipment). Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables. use detergent and hot water. Keep ,nd wash PPE separately from other laundry. ~ I\e!;. No. '3)15 _5'').'1.- User Safety Recommendations: Us.ers should: Wash hands before eati"g. drinking. ::t.ewing gum. using tobacco or usil'l9 the toilet. Remove c/oti ling immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothlng. Remove Persona! Protective Equipment immediately after handling this product Wash the outSide of gloves before removing. As soon as possibl-e, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. Obtain prompt medical aid if poisoning s,ouid occur. STATEMENTS OF PRACnCALTREATMENT " swallowed, vomrting shoutd be induced. Administer water free,), and induce vomiting by giving one dose (1f2 oz or 15 mL) of syrup of ipecac. If vomiting does not occur within 10 10 20 minutes, administer secOnd dose. If syrup of ipecac is not available, induce vomiting by sticking finger down throat Repeat until vomit fiuid i. clear. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Professional medical assistance should be secured immediately. If on skin, wash thoroughly with soap and warm water. ff in eyes , imrMdiately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minJtes. For furth<lr treatment get medical attention. To Physician: No spec:fic antidote is available. Treat the patient symptomatically. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Drift or runoff may aaversely affect non-t2rget plants. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in ne:ghboring areas. Dc not apply directly :0 water, or to areas where surface water is present or to jnte~jdaJ areas below the Mean high water rl""ark. Do not apply when weather cO'icitions favor drift from areas treated. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. 00 not use the same spray equipment for other purposes unle$s thoroughly cleaned. Do not allow sprays to drift onto adjacent desirable piants. EPIC has properties thai may resuft in ground water contamination. Use of EPIC in areas where soils are permeable or coarse and groundwater is near the surface could result in groundwater contaminalion. EPIC residues can con laminate surface water through spray drT't Under some condijions, EPIC residues may also have a

.::. DO; 4:"-:P~.; high potential for runoff irlto surface water (primarily via dissolution in runoff water), for several weeks after application. These include poorly draining or wet soils with readily visible slopes toward adjacent surface waters, frequently flooded areas, areas over-laying extremely shallow ground water, areas with in-field canals or drtd1es that drain to surface water, areas not separated hom adjacent surface waters with vegetated fiUer strips and areas over-laying tile drainage systems that drain to surface water. In fields having sands, loamy sands and sandy loam soils, special care shouJd be taken n01 to over-irrigate since substantial over-irrjgation promotes the leaching of EPIC. This pesticide is toxic to some plants at very low concentrations. Non-target plants may be adversely affected if the pesticide is allowed to drift from areas of application. Exposure to isoxaflutole residues may injure or kill susceptible plants. To prevent damage to crops and other desirable plants, read and follow all directions and precautions on this label before using. This product may not be mixed or loaded within 50 feet of any wells (including abandoned wells and drainage wells), sink holes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. This setback does not apply to properly capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pad or properly diked mixing I loading areas. Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsing, or washing of this product into or from pesticide handling or application equipment or containers within SO feet of any wefl are prohibited unless conducted on an imperviOUS pad constructed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be positioned on or moved across the pad. Such a pad shall be designed and maintained to contain any product spills or equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or washwater, and rainwater that may fall on the pad. Surface water shall not be allowed to either !low over or from the pad, whid1 means tha pad most be self contained. The pad shall be sloped to facilitate material removal. An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capacity to contain at a minimum 110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. A pad that is covered by a roof of sufficient size to completely exclude precipitation from contact with the pad shall have a minimum containment capacity of 100% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. Containment capacities as described above snatl be maintained at all times_ The above speCific minimum containment capacities do not apply to vehicles when delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing !Ioading sUe. States may have in effect additional requirements regarding wellhead setbacks and operational containment. This product must be used in a manner which will prevent back siphoning in wells, spills or improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures or nnsates. 2 CONDITIONS OF SALE OR OF DEUVERY FOR USE: THE DIRECTIONS ON THIS !.ABEL WERE OETERMINED THROUGH RESEARCH TO BE THE DlREcnONS FOR CORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT THtS PRODUCT HAS BEEN TESTED FOR A RANGE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS SIMI!.AR TO THOSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT ARE ORDtNARY AND CUSTOMARY IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA WHERE THE PRODUCT IS USED. INSUFFICIENT CONTROL OF PESTS AND/OR INJURY TO THE CROP TO WHICH THE PRODUCT IS APPLIED MAY RESULT FROM THE OCCURRENCE OF EXTRAORDINARY OR UNUSUAL WEATHER OR FROM FAILURE TO FOllOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. tN ADDITtON, FAILURE TO FOLLOW !.ABEL DIRECTIONS MAY CAUSE INJURY TO OTHER CROPS, ANIMALS, MAN, OR THE ENVIRONMENT BAYER OFFERS, AND THE BUYER ACCEPTS AND USES, THIS PRODUCT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THAT EXTRAORDINARY OR UNUSUAL WEATHER. OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW lABEL DIRECTIONS ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF BAYER AND ARE, THEREFORE, THE RESPONSIB!LITY OF THE BUYER. DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling 00 not apply this product in a way that will con-:act workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Do r·ct use on other crops grown for food or forage. Only p·otec:ed handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific; to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation, AGRICULTURAL USE REOUIREMENTS Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricuftural workers on farms. forests, nurseries, ard greenhouses, and handlers 01 agricultural pestcide$. It contains requirements for training, decontamrnation, notification, and emergency as5ictance. It al&O contains specifIC instructions and exceptions pertaining to the / statements on this label about personal protective / equipment (PPE), and restrided-efltry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this pewue! that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry rna treated areas during the restricted entry i:1terva.! (REI) of 12 .hours following application. Exception: If the product is SOil-injected or so.;­ incorporated. the Worke Protectic:1 Standard. unde~ certain circumstances. al~ wQr(e~ to ef"lter the t;-eate-d area if there will be no CC;rJtact with anything tt:at h2S been treated. PPE required for early entry to treated areas t~at is parrnitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that Involves contact with anyt"1ing that has beer treated. sucn as plants, soil, or water, is: Coverall. Waterproof gloves Shoes plus socks IMPORTANT: Read these entire Directions and Conditions of Sate before using EPIC.

1-19-00; 4::>GPM; GENERAL INFORMATION EPIC is a selective herbicide for control of important annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in field corn and corn grown for suage. EPIC i. formulaled as a 58 % water dispersible granule (OF). EPIC may be used in either conventional, conservation or no·tillage crop management systems and may be applied preplant surface, preplant incorporated (mix into the top 1 to 2 inch layer of soil) and preemergence. Do not apply after corn emergence or crop injury may occur EPIC will provide its most effective weed control when applied and subsequently moved into the soil by rainfall, sprinkler irrigation or mechanical tillage prior to weed emergence. EPIC has multiple modes of actions: inhibition of protein synthesis/cell dMsion and inhibition of enzymes that are essential to the protection of chlorophyll in plant leaves. EPIC may be applied using either watei or sprayable grade fluid fertilizer as a liquid carrier or be impregnated on dry bulk fertilizer. EPIC may be applied either a/one or in tank mix combination with additional herbicides_ When tank mixing. always observe all precautionary statements and limitations O;'l labeling of all products. EPIC is effective in controlling triazir.,a. or ALS..resistant populations of weed species. GENERAL USE RESTRICTIONS For use in the states of Arkansas. Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa. Kansas, Kentucky. Missouri. Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota. Ohio outh Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, (North terstate 20) arid. Wyoming. In the states of Coiorado.;·K- sas and Mis-souri. there may be more restrictive, ditions on the U$~ of this product, You should check w 'our state regul~ authority prior to use. ----.~ ... Use in coarse textured soils with 8 shallow water table: In the states of KS, KY, MO, and TN, if the water table (ie, level of saturalion) is less than 25 leet below the ground surface, do not use on loamy sand or sand surface son and subsoils with an average organic metter (in the upper 12 inches) of less than 2% by weight. In the states of CO, IA, IL, IN, MT, NO, 00, SO, and WY if the water table (ie, level of saturation) is less than 25 feet below the ground surface, do not use on sandy loam. loamy sand or sand surface soils and !iiubscils with an average organic matter (in the upper 12 inches) of less than 2% by weight. Labeled crops: EPIC is intended for use on field corn or com grown for silage. Do not use on popcorn. sweetcorn. high oil corn hybrids or com grov..," for seed. Corn hybrids vary in their response to EPIC. Consult your seed corn company andlor your local Bayer representative for advice on varleties before applying EPIC. If the tolerance of a com hybrHj is not known, apply EPIC to a small area to first determine if this hybrid is tolerant prior to spraying large scale acreages of that hybrid. Plantlng depth: Com seed should be planted a minimum of 1-1/2 inches deep and must be compfetety covered wrth soil or reduced crop stand or injury may occur. Application: Apply EPiC only with ground equipment 00 not apply this product using aerial appljcation equipment 00 not apply this product through any type of irrigation system nor use ftood irrigation for activation or incorporation. 3 Do not exceed maximum \abelet1 rate for soil type. Spray overlaps produce areas 01 over application which increase the potential for crop damage. Do not make more than one app1ication of EPIC per season. If soli pH is:> 7.5 on coarse textured soils, do not use EPIC. On medium textured soils, !f pH is > 7.5 and organic matter content is < 2.5% by weight, llse of EPIC is not recommended. Effect of adverse weather: FoHowir:g an application of EPIC, extended periods of cool/cold. wet conditions (cool/cold daytime\nighttime temperatures, saturated soil conditions, recurring rainfall events, etc.) during com seed getmination andlor early ClOp devebpment perrod may result in temporary crop injury. Injury symptoms may appear as leaf tissue bleaching (whitening) andior crop stunting. Com plants usualty recover from this injury without affecting yield. Effeet ot varlatM sons on use rate: The proper use rate of EPIC is affected by several soil factors. including soil texture, organic matter, and soil pH. Soils which contain variations in one or more of these factors in a gwen area are tenned variable soils and may be more likely to incur localized com injuty symptoms from an application of EPIC, especially in those focalized ares cc1taining a more COarse soil texture, a tower organK:. matter and/or a higher pH (alkaline/calcareous) soil iI',an other areas of the same field. The user is responsible for selecting the rate of EPIC that is appropriate for all soils in the area of apptication. In the event of crop failure: If the com crop treated with EPIC is lost. only corn may be replanted immediately. QQ oot make a second appJicatJon of EPIC. RATE SELECTION/SOIL TEXTURE The recommended rates of EPIC are defined by texture and organic matter content of the soil being treated. Unless a specffic soil texture is mentioned, rate tables tllroughout this label refer to the following three soil texture groups: coarse, medium and fine. If you are not sure how to classify your soil, contact your Bayer Corporation representative, the Cooperative Extension Service or O!her knowiedgeable person. The following chM includes a complete listing of soil textures included in each of the soil textures grouping: COARSE MEDIUM Sand Loam Loamy sand SlltbarTi Sarely loam Slit Sandy clay loam Sandy ciay MIXING INSTRUCTIONS UQUID CARRIERS FINE I Silty clay lOam ! Silty clay Clay loam I Clay I EPIC is a dry flowable herbicide that must be mixed in water Of sprayabte ftuid fertilizer. EPIC can be directly added to waler, or 2E1-O-0 or 32-0.j) liquid fertilizers. Compatibility of EPIC wijh ijs labeled tank mix prod":::!s in other liquid carriers should always be predetermined prior to spraying. Refer to the COMPATIBILITY TEST (Appendix I) of this label to determine product compatibility in fluid carriers. Before mixing EPIC and its labeled tank mixtures, examine the spray equipment making sura n is completely free of rust and corrosion. Be sure the equipment i. free 01 any residues trom previously used pesticides. Flush the lines with clean /

'-oo; .:-:;'. water or recommended dtergents after the last application. Use an approved method for disposing of rinsate. For optimal spray tank mixing convenience and efficiency, EPIC is recommended to be aooed to the spray tank via an eductor system. The proper mixing seQuence for EPiC and recommended tank mixtures with the appropriate liquid camer is as follows: i. Fill the spray tank c~ nurse tank 1/4 full with the appropriate liquid carrier. 2. Start the recirc:.Jlat!on and agrtation system and continue throughout mixing and appltcation. 3. If the compatibility test indicates the need of a compatibility agent, add the recommended amount to the spray tank 4. If ammonium sutfate is to be used, add it now. S. Next add the recorcmendec quantity of EPIC through the eductor system or to the spray tank !slowly add EPIC if water or sprayable grade nitogen fertilizers (28-0-0, 32·0-0) are the carrters; for other sprayable grade fertilizers fir.st check compatibility and then either mix directly or preslurry EPIC first in water depending on the results of the compatibility test]. 6. If tank mixing WIth wettable powders or other dry ftowable products, in water as the carrier, they may be added now. If tank-mixing these products in a sprayable grade fertilizer carrier, first preslurry these products with water if Indicated on their Pfoductlabel or by the results of the compatibility test and then slowly add them to the sprayable grade fe.1ilizer canier. 7. If tank mixing with suspension concentrates, add the Pfoducts to the spray tank. 8. If tank mixing with emulsifiable concentrates, add the products to the spray tank. 9. If tank mixing with Gramoxone Extra®, a gtyphosate­ containing product, Touchdown® or other soluble concentrates. add the products to the spray tank. 10. If mixing any additional spray adjuvants in the mixture, add them after aU other products have been mixed. 11. Fiil the spray tank to the desired level with the appropriate liquid carrier. 12. Continue agitation d.Jring transport and application until he spray tank is err·pty. EPIC and aU regIstered mixtures should be kept agitated once mixed and then sprayed out immediately. 00 not allow mixtl.;res to stand for p#olonged periods of time. Water qualrty, pH, temperatue and/or other components of the mix:ure may affect hew long the mixture may stand before app:ication. Sprayer Cleanup To avoid injury or exposure to non-target crops, thoroughly clean all mixing and spray equipment, including pumps, nozzles, lines and scree~, with a good quality tank cleaner, on an approved rinse pad or on a field site where an approved crop is grown. 4 APPLICATION tNFORM~TtON SPRAYER APPLICATION Ground Broadcast Treatment: Accurately calibrate the sprayer prior to mixing the herbicide treatments. Apply EPIC and the labeled tank mixtures in a minimum of 10 gallons of total spray volume per acre using broadcast boom equipment. Application mllSt be made at a sufficient spray pressure and volume to provide accurate and uniform application of spray particles to a given area without C8USil"lg spray drift to non-target areas. If mixed with other labeled herbicides, the spray volume may be no less than the minimum volume recommended by any tank mix product used or 10 gallons, whichever is greater. Use appropriately sized mesh screens and in-line strainers. Agitate thoroughly before and during application with either bypass or mechanical agitation. Rinse the sprayer thoroughly with clean water immediately after each use. APPLICATION METHODS AND TIMINGS EPIC may be applied either alone or in recommended tank mixtures in conventional, conservation or no-till crop management systems. Applications may be made preplant surface, preplant incorporated or preemergence. Do not make more than one application of EPIC per use season. 00 not apply when environmental conditions favor drift. Preplant Surface: EPIC alone or as a recommended tank mixture may be applied as a broadcast spray up to 21 days before planting com. EPIC may be apptied up to 30 days prior to planting when used in conjunction with an appropriate planned sequential herbicide application. If possible, do not move treated soil out of the row or move untreated soil to the soil surface during planting, since weed control may be reduced. Preplant Incorporation: Apply EPIC alone or in combinaHon with recommended tank mixes as a broadcast spray and incorporate into the upper 1 to 2 inches of the soil surface up to 21 days before planting. EPIC may be applied up to 30 days prior to planting when used in conjunction with an appropriate planned sequential herbicide application. Avotd deep incorporation since reduced weed control and/or crop injury may resutt. Incorporate with impkmlents which provide uniform. shal/ow incorporation (Example- finishing disk, harrow, rol/ing cuijivator, field cUijivator. etc.) Preemergence: EPIC alone and its recommended tank mixes may be applied to the soli surface during planting (behind the planter after furrow dosure) or after planting of the crop but prior to weed or crop emergence. Ensure that the seed furrow is dosed prior to herbicide application or crop injury may resuji. Rainfall and lor overhead sprinkler irrigation is necessari to move EPfC into the upper soif surface where weed seeds germinate. Dry weather conditions following application may reduce weed control. if adequate moisture is flot received within 7 to 10 days after application and weeds begin to emerge from the soil, a ligr·t rotary hoeing or shallow incorporation (no deeper than 1/2 inch deep) will improve performance and minimize crop damage. Excessive rainfall or irrigation after application may reduce weed control and/or increase crop damage. Preplant I Preemergence Burndown: If weeds are present at the time of treatment, a tank-mixture of EPIC with crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil is recommended for burndown control of labeled weeds less than 3 inches in height. If weeds greater than 3 inches in height or weeds /

1 '9 --00; .,: :3 [:,-:;'! '; not controlled by EPIC ale present, the addijion of a nonselective herbicide such as Gramoxone Extra, Touchdown or a glyphosate-containing product is recommended. For additional braodleaf weed control, a recommended formulation of 2.4·D may also be added. If giant ragweed or Pennsylvania smartweed are present at time of application, the addition of atrazine will improve control. Observe directions for use, precautions and restrictions on the labels of all products selected for a burndown tank.-mixture. Burndown tank-mixtures containing atrazine will result in the burndown of labeled broad leaf weeds less than 6 inches in height. WEEDS CONTROLLED! SUPPRESSED EPIC applied at recommended dosages and application timings will control many annual grasses and broadleaf weeds, including triazine and AlS resistant weed populations. WEED CONTROL LISTING ANNUAL GRASS WEEOS Barnyardgrass Crab9fs, large Crabgrass, smooth Cupgrass, woolly"· : FOxtail, bristly Foxtail, giant Foxtail, green Foxtait, robust white Foxtad, robust purple Foxtail. yellow Goosegrass John!()f\9f3. dliT'lg LOl/egrass. India Millet, wild proso'" Panicum. fall Panicum, browntop Panicum. Texas'" Sandbur, field .... Signatgrass, broad!eaf Witchgrass ANNUAL BROADLEAF WEEDS Amaranth, palmer 8eggarweed, Florida Buffalobur Burcucumbe" Carpetweed Chamomile sPP Chickweed, common Cocklebur"· Dandetion, seedling Galinsoga Jimsonweed Kochia Lambsquarters, common Ma!!ow, Venice Marestall Morningglory, annual·· Mustard, wild Nightshade, black Nightshade, eastern black. Pennycress. field Pigweed, redroot Pigweed, prostrate Pigweed, smooth Purstane, common Pusley, Florida Radish, wild Ragweed, giant­ Ragweed, common Russian thistle­ Shepherdspurse Smartweed, Penn. Spurge, spotted Sunflower, wild­ Velvetreaf Waterhemp. tall Waterhemp. comtl,on These weeds will be suppressed I or be reduced in competition. Reduced competition weeds will be stunted in growtt1 and I or be of reduced populations as compared to non..ueated areas Commercially acceptable control m&lY require the applK:ation of an appropriate preemergemi tank mixture or sequential postemergence herbicide treatmenl WooKy cupgrass at rates less than 13 Ql; is $UPP~ only. For residual control use the higher rates indicated ror wooly eupgra$$ control on designated soil types from the foRewing tables. 5 USE RATES EPIC may be applied alof'le. in tankmixture with, or sequentially with additional registered herbicides to provide control of annual grasses aod broadleaf weeds. Application rates may vary aC"...ording to app!icaticn timing and soil texture grouping. Choose trle correct rate of EPlC accordi: 1 g to your cropping managefT'l€nt and soil texture group. COARSE TEXTURED SOIL Conventional tillaae ,. Conservation tiUsae I Ntrtill ApplicaUon Soil Or aole Matter-(% bv weiahU Timing <1.5 1.5to2 2103 >3 Preemeraence Preplant 6 to a 8 to 9 8 to 1::' {surfare or ovA oz!A ozJA incorporated. 0 to 7 days before Dc plantinal nol Preplan1: 1,.;5': 7to9 9 to 10 9 to 11 {suJiace or ovA ovA oz./A incorporated) 8to2::!~ before . Use the.tli9t!m rate of EPIC withir. the app:icable riilte: range under any of the following co:"",ditions: t1igh soil organic matter. heavy surface plant residues. heal/y weed pressure, or when applying no---u", Or wif11 earti-ef' prepiar'1t applications. Use the ~ rate of EPIC w,thi" the appiicab!e rata range under any of the following co·,dftlons: IOn soil organIC matter, increased tillage and/or in~'"Porativn of surlace plant resKlues or preplant appl'~tions nwoe near ~he minimum interval pller:c planting. On coarse textured 5011 wft'1 a soil pH greater than 7_5, do no! use EPIC_ • EPIC may be applied up tc 30 days prior to planting when used in eonjum:tion with at'. 2l;Jpropnats ~anned sequential herbicide application.

19--0:-: 4: 3!3;:O'-_; MEDIUM TEXTURED OIL Conventional tillaae I Conservation tillaoe/ No·till Application Soli Or :Janie Matter 1% bv welchtl Timing <1.5 1.5t02 ,..- Preemergence Preplant 7 to 10 9 to 13 (surface or ovA ovA incorporated, 0 to 7 days ~~~ore Do olantin no! Preplant use 9 to 11 11 to 15 (surface or ovA ovA inoorporstf:'d) 8 to 21· days before planting Use the ~ rate of EPIC within the applicabkt rate range under any of the following condltions: htgh soil organic matter, heavy surface plant residues, heavy weea pressure, or wrn;r applying n:>-tin, or with earlier preplant applications. Use the ~ rate of EPIC witn;n the app(icable rate range under any of me following cor,d',nons low soil organic matter. increased tillage andlor incorpcration of surface plant residues, or prepl3r"1t application-s made near the m1nimum Interval pnOi to planting. On medium textured soij with a soil pH gr6ater than 7.5 and an organic matter of less than 2.5% by weight, EPIC is not recommer,ded. . EPIC may be applied up to 30 days prior to planting when used in conjunction with an appropriate planned sequential herbicide application. . For residual control of wocHy cupgrass on medium textured soils with >2% organic matter by wehI, the grower may select 13 • 15 oz of EPIC. Use of these EPIC rates 0·7 days prep!ant 0, preemergence 0,"; the indicated medium soil types FINE TEXT1JRED SOIL" Conventional tillage I ConservatiOn tIHaoe I No--till Application Soli Or anic Matt", 1% bv weiahtl TIming <1.5 >1.5 Preem.rOt11C4 Preplant 1Oto11 11 to 15 (surlace or ovA ovA incorporated, Oto 7 days ~~;ore plantin Preplant 11 to 13 12 to 17 (surtace or ovA ovA incorporateo:: ; 8to2'-days before plar:llng Use the higher rate of EPIC wnm the aoplicable ra1e range under any of the follOWing CQflc,oons: Il!gh SOI\ Ol'ganic ma!1:er, heavy surface plant residues, heavy weed pressure. or whe-r- applying no·till. Use the lower (ate of EPIC with;.., the applicable rate range under any of the following conditions: low soil organic maner, increased t!llage and/or incorporation (If surface p1am residC!e5, or preplant applications made near the minimum interval prj:,:){ to planting . EPIC may be applied up to 30 days pfio( to planting when used in conjunction witb an appropriate planned sequential herbicide application.

• For residual control of wooly wpgrast. on fine textured soils the grower milY select 13 .. 15 ozcf EPtC. Use of these EPIC rates on fine textured 16 with <1.5% organic matter by weight may Increase the potential fOr crop damage. 6 TANK MIX COMBINATIONS EPIC may be tank-mixed with additi""al herbicides to rovkie improved control of certain hard-to-control weeds such as momingglories, cocklebur a"ld giant ragweed and 'Toay be applied in either conventional. conservation or no·1111 crop management systems. Mix partners may be applied with similar timings and methods as EPIC alone unless specifICally prohibited in the mix parher's product label. Three-way or multiple tank mixtures are permitted unless "estrlcted bj ary mix partner's label qefer to the individual product labels fc:- recommended use .ates (unless mentioned spec:::nca\y on this label). ;)fecautions and restrictions. Herbicides recommended for tank m!x'ture with EPIC include: TANK MIX PARTNER RECOMMENDED USE RATES Arazi!'1e Axiom .. •• Axio01- AI am .. efC ::larit,A' Glyphosae Gramoxo.'"'e E:>.;ra­ Homer \1arksma.,c. =l.oundupC =i:ounCup Ut!rac Touchdo .... ."c 2.4-D LVE :3.5 to 125 Ib eUA· 1/2 t:) 1x Labeled Use Rates 112:: '1x Labeled Use Rales ...abeled Use Rz!es Labeled Use Ra!es Labeled Use Rates l.abe~ Use Rates Labeled Use Rates Labeled Use Rates !..21beied Use RatM Labeled Use Rates Labeled Use Rates Labeled Use Rates Use the he rate urlder any of the fd' owing conditiol"lS: heavy surface o..arrt residues, heal/)' momingg-t.ory/cockfebur pressure, mediumtf·.,e textured soils wittl > 3% crgnic matter by weight, no·tilI eto;:: ma.·agement systems, ... These products and Epic contain flufenac.at. The maximum / applicatiot'l rate of flufenacet is 0.78 Ib (ai) per year. SeQUENTIAL APPUCATIONS Sequenlial heroicide applications eher before or following EPIC treatments may be used to control additional weeds. 24-0 Buc;tril Ger Poast'" Accent GO:~ Buctril+AtrazineC ProwJ'C Accer.t" 8uctri~ Pursuit" Am" Clarity"' Python" Atrazine Contou..e Reso!ve" Earlve'" Exceed~ Resou~ 8.as.agta~( Extrazire 4 Roundup Ultra· ;dsis Go;cr Glyphcsate Roundup" c.asi$c Gramo):cne Ex:ac Scorpion l;fC Bartaii"on& Hornet" Senco ::'-eaco.," Laddok. 5-1:ZC Shotgun- 3!adeXC Liberty" Spint" Ekomoxyr.,! Ughtni"'-~" Touchdownt ... At"azj,"1E: MarkslTan So Toughf E;omoxynil Permiti' Refer to the above information and me indivtdual product !abels tor detailed explanations on use rates and directions and special precautionslrestnctions.

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CROP ROTATION flECOMMENDATIONS

In the event of a crop failure, only com can be replanted

immediately. Do not make a second application of EPIC. Do

not plant rotational crops for at least 6 months following the

initial EPIC application.

Waiting periods oner EPIC herbicide application

before the following crops can be planted.

IIMMEDIATELY

Corn

6 MONTHS

Cotton Palato Soybean

12 MONTHS

Alfalfa Fescue Sorghum

Barley lettuce Sugar beets

8ermudagrass Millet peart Teosinte

Bluegrass Millet prose Tritical

Bromegrass Oats Wheat

Buckwheat Peppers Wild Rice

Cabbage Popcorn AU other leafy

Carrots Radish vegetables

Clover Rice

Edible beans Rye

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Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool. dry place and in sucM a manner as to prevent cross contamination wrth mner pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store in original container and out of the reach of children. preferably in a locked storage area. Handle and open container in a manner as to prevent spillage. If the container is leaking or material spilled for any reason or cause, carefully sweep material into a pile. Refer to Precautionary Statements on label for hazards associated with the handling of this material. 00 not walk through spilled material. Dispose of pesticide as directed below. In spill or leak incidents, keep unauthorized people away. You may contact the Bayer Emergency Response Team for decontamination procedures or any other assistance that may be (lecessary. The Bayer Kansas Cily Emergency Response Telephone No. is 800-414-0244, or contact Chemtrec at 800-424·9300. Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resuing from Ihe use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facilily. Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning. or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfiH, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and locaf authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. Axiom®, Axiom® AT, EplC® and Sencor ® are trademarks of Bayer Corporation. Banvel®. C1arity®. Marksman®. Basagran®. laddok S12®. Poast® and Tough® are tfsdem8fi<.s of BASF Corporation Gramoxone Extra® and Touchdown® are trademarks of Zeneca Homet®, Python@and Scorpion III® are trademarKs of Dow Elanco. liberty® is a trademark of AgrEvo. Roundup®, Roundup Ultra®. Battalion® and Permit® are trademarks of Monsanto. Accent®. Basis GokJ®. Accent Go!d®. BladaxSl and Extrazine® a.ra trademarks of DuPont Beacon®, Exceed® and Spiri1® are trademan...s of Novartis. 6uctril®, Budril -+- Atrazine® and Buctril Gel® 2re trademarks of Rhone-Poulenc AG Company Contour®. Ughtning®. Prowl®. Pursuit®. and Resolve® are trademarks of American Cyanamide Company Resource® Is a trademarl< of Valei1t Airn® is a lrademafi<: of FMC Corporation. Shotgun® is a trademark of Platte Chemical Company.

APPENDIX I COMPATIBILITY TEST A compatibility test is highly recommended for all applicat,ons with liquid fertilizers. Pnor to mixing products in the spray tank, small quantities of each product can be mixed in proportionate quantities 10 evaluate compatibilities, The following test assumes a spray volume of 25 gallons per acre, If other spray volumes are to be used, adjust the appropriate amounts of ingredients. To ched<. for compatibility, use the following procedure:

1. Add two inches of the liquid carrier (water or liquid ferti~jzer) to a one-quart jar fitted with a tight lid.
2. Add the appropriate amount of herbicide. If more than one product is used, the recommended mix sequence is the dry herbicide first, flowables next and emulsified concentrates last, For dry herbicides, add 1-112 level teaspoons/pound/acre use rate and for liquids add 112 teaspoon/pint/acre use rate.
3. Add one pint of the liquid carrier (water or liquid fertilizer) to the jar. Place the lid on the jar and gently shake the jar for one minute. Place the jar on a leve! surface and let it stand for 30 minutes.
4. Reagltate the mixture and observe for signs of phase separation. flakes. particles, gels, precipTtates, etc., that wOuld prevent the mixture from being a sprayable solution. If none of these conditions occur, the mix is compatible.
5. If incompatible, use of a compatibility agent is recommended. Rerun the above test but first add a cc:-npat\t)\1ity agent {1/4 teaspoon is eQual to a use rate of 2 pintsl100 gallons spray mix) and gently shake the jar prior to addIng herbicides. e. If the mixture is now compatible, a compatibitny agent should be used in the spray mixture at Its recommended rate.
6. If tne components of the solution are stilt incompat~ble, the mi;dure should not be attempted for use in the spray tank. a. Contact your Bayer representative for further recommendatioos on testlng spray solution compabbitities. 0-9379 011900 Sayer Corporation Crop Protection Products Box 4913 Karn>a' City, 1.10 64120-0013 (600) 642-0020 http://usagri.bayer.com ;1234567 #- 11/ 11 BayerEf' 8