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AGENT® 1.88
- EPA Reg No: 33270-31
- Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Sodium salt of fomesafen (22.1%)
- Label accepted: 2025-08-06
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/033270-00031-20250806.pdf
August 6, 2025
Lisa Mathias Registration Specialist Winfield Solutions LLC P.O. Box 64589 St. Paul, MN 55164-0589
Subject: Label Amendment - Registration Review Mitigation for Fomesafen Product Name: Agent 1.88 EPA Registration Number: 33270-31 Application Date: October 12, 2023 Case Number: N/A
Dear Lisa Mathias:
The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the Fomesafen Interim Decision, and has concluded that your submission is acceptable. The label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is acceptable.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
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A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes all previously accepted labeling and must be used at your next label printing. You must submit one copy of the final printed labeling before you release the product for shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this product under the previously approved labeling for 12 months from the date of this letter. After 12 months, you may only distribute or sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling. “To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation at 40 CFR 152.3.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Concepción Rodríguez by phone at 202-566-0820, or via email at rodriguez.concepcion@epa.gov.
S i n c e r e l y ,
Julie Javier, Team Leader Risk Mitigation and Implementation Branch 4 Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division Office of Pesticide Programs
ENCLOSURE: Stamped label
Page 1 of 28 FOMESAFEN GROUP 14 HERBICIDE AGENT® 1.88 For Control of Weeds in Cotton, Dry Beans, Potatoes, Snap Beans and Soybeans ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Sodium salt of fomesafen 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzarnide............................... 22.1%* OTHER INGREDIENTS....................................................................................................................... 77.9% TOTAL ....................................................................................................................... 100.0%
- Equivalent to 21.0% fomesafen or 1.88 lbs. fomesafen active ingredient per gal. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN DANGER/PELIGRO Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) FIRST AID IF IN EYES xHold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. xRemove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. xCall a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED x Call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. x Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. x Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a Poison Control Center or doctor. x Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING x Take off contaminated clothing. x Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. x Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice. IF INHALED x Move person to fresh air. x If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth, if possible. x Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for further treatment advice. HOT LINE NUMBER Have the product container or label with you when calling a Poison Control Center or doctor or going for treatment. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN - Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. In case of medical emergency, call toll free 1-877-424-7452. SEE BOOKLET FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS, COMPLETE DIRECTIONS FOR USE, WARRANTY DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EPA Reg. No. 33270-31 EPA Est. No. Manufactured for: Net Contents: Winfield Solutions, LLC P.O. Box 64589 St. Paul, MN 55164-0589 2/0717/5 August 6, 2025 33270-31
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS DANGER/PELIGRO: This product contains fomesafen which has been determined to cause tumors in laboratory animals (mice). Risks can be reduced by closely following use directions and precautions and by wearing the protective clothing specified elsewhere on this label.
Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful if swallowed. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not get on skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below.
Applicators and other handlers must wear: x Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants. x Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, or Viton®. x Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. x Protective eyewear x Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing or loading.
In addition for aerial applications mixers and loaders handling more than 150 gallons of AGENT 1.88 in any single workday must wear: x Dust/mist filtering NIOSH-approved respirator with any N, R, P, or HE filter.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product’s concentrate. Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS For Terrestrial Uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean highwater mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash water or rinsate. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from target area.
Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas.
Groundwater Advisory This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in groundwater. This chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: x Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. x Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. x Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
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Surface Water Advisory This product may impact surface water quality due to spray drift and run off of rain water. This is especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow groundwater. This product is classified as having high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for several months after application. A level well maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading of fomesafen from runoff water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours. For more information, see the United States Department of Agriculture National Resource Conservation Service’s manual, “Conservation Buffers to Reduce Pesticide Losses.”
Non-Target Organism Advisory This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-target organisms, including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated site. Protect the forage and habitat of non-target organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Do not mix or allow coming in contact with oxidizing agents. Hazardous chemical reaction may occur.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
PRODUCT INFORMATION Read all label directions before using.
AGENT 1.88 is a selective herbicide which may be applied preplant, preemergence or postemergence for control or suppression of broadleaf weeds, grasses and sedges in cotton, dry beans, potatoes, snap beans and soybeans.
Preplant Surface and Preemergence Applications Certain germinating broadleaf weeds, grasses and sedges may be controlled or suppressed by soil residual activity from either preplant, preemergent or postemergent applications if rainfall occurs shortly after application. The extent and consistency of soil activity is dependent upon soil characteristics, ground cover, amount of rainfall following application and the rate of AGENT 1.88 used.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 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 agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 24 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: x Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants. x Chemical-resistant gloves made of bar rier laminate, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, or Viton. x Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. x Protective eyewear
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Postemergence Applications AGENT 1.88 is generally most effective and consistent when used postemergence, working through contact action. Therefore, emerged weeds must have thorough spray coverage for effective control.
Some bronzing, crinkling or spotting of soybean leaves may occur following a postemergent application, but soybeans soon outgrow these effects and develop normally.
Optimum weed control is achieved by postemergent applications of AGENT 1.88 to young actively growing broadleaf weeds that are not under stress from moisture, temperature, low soil fertility, mechanical or chemical injury.
Soil Characteristics Application of AGENT 1.88 to soils with high organic matter and/or high clay content may require higher rates than soils with low organic matter and/or low clay content. Refer to the Regional Use Map, weed control tables, and specific crop use sections for recommendations on use rates based on soil texture.
Environmental and Agronomic Conditions Always apply AGENT 1.88 under favorable environmental conditions that promote active weed growth. Avoid applying AGENT 1.88 to weeds or labeled crops which are under stress from drought, extreme temperatures, excessive water, low humidity, low soil fertility, mechanical or chemical injury as reduced weed control and/or increased crop injury may result.
Rainfastness AGENT 1.88 requires a 1 hour rain-free period for best results when applied postemergence.
Cultivation Cultivation prior to postemergence application is not recommended. Cultivation may put weeds under stress, reducing weed control. Timely cultivation 1-3 weeks after applying AGENT 1.88 may assist weed control.
WEED RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT For resistance management, AGENT 1.88 is a Group 14 herbicide. Any weed population may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to AGENT 1.88 and other Group 14 herbicides. Weed species with acquired resistance to Group 14 may eventually dominate the weed population if Group 14 herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field. Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed. To delay herbicide resistance, take one or more of the following steps: x Rotate the use of AGENT 1.88 or other Group 14 herbicides within a growing season sequence or among growing seasons with different herbicide groups that control the same weeds in a field. x Use tank mixtures with herbicides from a different group if such use is permitted; where information on resistance in target weed species is available, use the less resistance-prone partner at a rate that will control the target weed(s) equally as well as the more resistance-prone partner. Consult your local extension service or certified crop advisor if you are unsure as to which active ingredient is currently less prone to resistance. x Adopt an integrated weed-management program for herbicide use that includes scouting and uses historical information related to herbicide use and crop rotation, and that considers tillage (or other mechanical control methods), cultural (e.g. higher crop seeding rates; precision fertilizer application method and timing to favor the crop and not the weeds), biological (weed-competitive crops or varieties) and other management practices. x Fields should be scouted before application to identify the weed species present and their growth stage to determine if the intended application will be effective. Scout after herbicide application to monitor weed populations for early signs of resistance development. Indicators of possible herbicide resistance include:
- failure to control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at the dose applied, especially if control is achieved on adjacent weeds;
- a spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a particular weed species;
- surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species.
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If resistance is suspected, prevent weed seed production in the affected area by an alternative Herbicide from a different group or by a mechanical method including hoeing or tillage. Prevent movement of resistant weed seeds to other fields by cleaning harvesting and tillage equipment when moving between fields and planting clean seed. x If a weed pest population continues to progress after treatment with this product, discontinue use of this product and switch to another management strategy or herbicide with a different mode of action (MOA), if available. Treat weed escapes with an herbicide with a different MOA or use non- chemical methods to remove escapes. To the extent possible do not allow weed escapes to produce seeds, roots, or tubers. x Contact your local extension specialist, certified crop advisors, and/or Winfield Solutions, LLC representative for pesticide resistance management and/or integrated weed management recommendations for specific crops and resistant weed biotypes. x For further information or to report suspected resistance, contact your Winfield Solutions, LLC representative.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS Application Timing Best broad spectrum postemergence control of susceptible broadleaf weeds is obtained when AGENT 1.88 is applied early to actively growing weeds. This usually occurs 14 to 28 days after planting. Refer to the weed control tables for specific recommendations on weed growth stages and rates.
Spray Additives Only spray additives cleared for use on growing crops under 40 CFR 180 may be used in the spray mixture.
For best broad spectrum postemergence control of susceptible broadleaf weeds in Regions 2, 3, 4 and 5 (see Regional Use Maps), AGENT 1.88 should be used with 1.0-2.5% v/v liquid nitrogen (28% or similar) or a minimum of 8.5 lbs. ammonium sulfate per 100 gals, of spray volume.
For Postemergence Applications Always Add One of the Following: (except in tank mix with products prohibiting spray additives - (See Tank Mix Directions for Use).
Nonionic Surfactant (NIS): Use NIS containing at least 80% active ingredient at 0.25 to 0.5% v/v (2-4 qts./100 gals.) of finished spray volume (Region 1 and East of Interstates 79 and 77 for Regions 2 and 3).
Crop Oil Concentrate (COC) or Methylated Seed Oil (MSO): Use a nonphytotoxic COC or MSO containing 15-20% approved emulsifier at 0.5-1% v/v (2-4 qts./100 gals.) of finished spray volume. COC or MSO can improve weed control but may slightly reduce crop tolerance.
Other Adjuvants: Adjuvants other than COC or NIS may be used providing the product meets the following criteria:
- Contains only EPA exempt ingredients.
- Is nonphytotoxic to the target crop.
- Is compatible in mixture. (May be established through a jar test.)
- Is supported locally for use with AGENT 1.88 on the target crop through proven field trials and through university and extension recommendations. Note: no adjuvants are needed for preplant or preemergence applications unless AGENT 1.88 is being used in a burndown.
Recommended Mixing Order:
- Fill spray tank with half the required amount of water and begin agitation*
- Add fertilizer (UAN, AMS).
- Add dry pesticide formulations.
- Add AGENT 1.88.
- Add liquid pesticide formulation.
- Add adjuvant (MSO, COC or NIS).
- Add remainder of water and then maintain constant agitation. *Compatibility agent, 1 gal./500 gals, of water or 0.2% v/v, may be added as needed.
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Tank-Mix Compatibility Test A jar test is recommended prior to tank mixing to ensure compatibility of AGENT 1.88 with mixture partners. Add proportion amounts of tank mixture components in a clear quart jar one at a time in the recommended mixing order. Gently shake or invert capped jar and let stand for 15-30 minutes. If the mixture clumps, forms flakes, oily films or layers or other precipitates, it is not compatible and the tank mixture should not be used.
Spray Drift Management Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower are responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions.
Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed.
Mandatory Spray Drift Management Ground boom applications: x User must only apply with the nozzle height recommended by the manufacturer, but no more than 3 feet above the ground or crop canopy. x For applications prior to the emergence of crops and target weeds, applicators are required to use a Coarse or coarser droplet size in accordance with the most current version of the American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers Standard 572 (ASAE S572). x For all other applications, applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser droplet size in accordance with the most current version of the American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers Standard 572 (ASAE S572). x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour at the application site. x Do not apply during temperature inversions. Aerial applications: x Do not release spray at a height greater than 10 ft. above the vegetative canopy, unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety. x For applications prior to the emergence of crops and target weeds, applicators are required to use a Coarse or coarser droplet size in accordance with the most current version of the American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers Standard 641 (ASABE S641). x For all other applications, applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser droplet size in accordance with the most current version of the American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers Standard 641 (ASABE S641). x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 15 mph at the application site. If the windspeed is greater than 10 mph, the boom length must be 65% or less of the wingspan for fixed wing aircraft and 75% or less of the rotor diameter for helicopters. Otherwise, the boom length must be 75% or less of the wingspan for fixed wing aircraft and 90% or less of the rotor diameter for helicopters. x Applicators must use ½ swath displacement upwind at the downwind edge of the field. x Nozzles must be oriented so the spray is directed toward the back of the aircraft. x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour at the application site. x Do not apply during temperature inversions.
Spray Drift Advisories THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF-SITE SPRAY DRIFT. BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Importance of Droplet Size An effective way to reduce spray drift is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplets that provide target pest control. While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the potential for drift will be great if applications are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions.
Page 7 of 28 Controlling Droplet Size – Ground Boom x Volume – Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift. Use the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher flow rate. x Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressures recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray volume and droplet size. x Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles designed to reduce drift.
Controlling Droplet Size – Aircraft x Adjust Nozzles – Follow the manufacturers recommendations for setting up nozzles. Generally, to reduce fine droplets, nozzles should be oriented parallel with the airflow in flight.
Boom Height – Ground Boom Use the lowest boom height that is compatible with the spray nozzles that will provide uniform coverage. For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce.
Release Height – Aircraft Higher release height increase the potential for spray drift. When applying aerially to crops, do not release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the crop canopy, unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety.
Shielded Sprayers Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using shielded sprayers. Verify that the shields are not interfering with uniform deposition of the spray on the target area.
Temperature and Humidity When making applications in hot and dry conditions, use larger droplets to reduce effects of evaporation.
Temperature Inversions Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperature with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. The presence of an inversion can be indicated by ground fog or by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. Avoid applications during temperature inversions.
Wind Drift potential generally increases with wind speed. AVOID APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. Applicators need to be familiar with local wind patterns and terrain that could affect spray drift.
Sensitive Areas The pesticide must only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g., residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, nontarget crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas).
GROUND APPLICATION See the Spray Drift Management section for spray drift mitigation requirements and advisories applicable to ground application.
Preplant Surface and Preemergence Application - Use a minimum of 10 gallons per acre. Nozzle selection should meet manufacturer's gallonage and pressure recommendations for preplant surface or preemergence applications.
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Postemergence Application - Use sufficient spray volume and pressure to ensure complete coverage of the target weed. A spray volume of 10-20 gallons per acre and 30-60 psi at the nozzle tip is recommended. On large weeds and/or dense foliage, use 60 psi and a minimum of 20 gallons per acre to ensure coverage of weed foliage.
The use of flat fan nozzles will result in the most effective postemergence application of AGENT 1.88. The sprayer must be calibrated to provide the proper volume and rate per acre. In addition, the boom and nozzle height must be adjusted to provide complete coverage of target weeds.
BAND APPLICATIONS Thorough weed coverage is important for postemergent control. Best coverage is obtained with a minimum of two nozzles, one directed to each side of the planted row. Application with a single nozzle directed over the top of the row is not recommended for postemergence applications but is suitable for preemergence applications. Cultivation of untreated areas may be needed following band applications. When making postemergence band applications and cultivating in the same operation, position nozzles in advance of the cultivation device. This will reduce dust in the spray area. Dust can intercept spray, reducing weed coverage, resulting in less than adequate weed control.
Calculate the amount of herbicide and water volume needed for postemergence band treatment by the following formulas:
Band width in inches X broadcast rate per acre = Band herbicide rate per acre Row width in inches
Band width in inches X broadcast volume per acre = Band water volume per acre Row width in inches
AERIAL APPLICATION See the Spray Drift Management section for spray drift mitigation requirements and advisories applicable to aerial application.
Use sufficient spray volume and pressure to ensure complete coverage of the target. A minimum of 5 gals./A of spray mixture should be applied with a maximum of 40 PSI pressure. When broadleaf weed foliage is dense, use a minimum of 10 gals./A to ensure coverage of weed foliage.
DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT THROUGH ANY TYPE OF I RRIGATION SYSTEM, EXCEPT CENTER PIVOT SYSTEMS.
CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION APPLICATION AGENT 1.88 alone or in tank mixture with other herbicides on this label, which are registered for center pivot application, may be applied in irrigation water preemergence (after planting but before weeds or crop emerge) at rates recommended on this label. AGENT 1.88 also may be applied postemergence to the crop and preemergence to weeds in crops where postemergence applications are allowed on this label. Follow all restrictions (height, timing, rate, etc.) to avoid illegal residues.
Apply this product only through a center pivot irrigation system. Do not apply this product through any other type of irrigation system. Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pesticide residues in the crop can result from nonuniform distribution of treated water. If you have questions about calibration, you should contact State Extension specialists, equipment manufacturers, or other experts.
Do not connect an irrigation system (including greenhouse systems) used for pesticide application to a public water system, unless the pesticide label-prescribed safety devices for public water systems are in place. A person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and responsible for its operation, or under the supervision of the responsible person, shall shut the system down and make necessary adjustments should the need arise.
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Operating Instructions x The system must contain a functional check-valve, vacuum relief valve, and low pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water-source contamination from backflow. x The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check-valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump. x The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain a functional, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down. x The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops. x The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch which will stop the water pump motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distributions adversely affected. x Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump or piston pump), effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock. x Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment. x Prepare a mixture with a minimum of 1 part water to 1 part herbicide(s) and inject this mixture into the center pivot system. Injecti ng a larger volume of a more dilute mixture per hour will usually provide more accurate calibration of equipment. Maintain sufficient agitation to keep the herbicide in suspension. x Meter into irrigation water during entire period of water application. x Apply in ½ - 1 inch of water. Use the lower water volume (½ inch) on coarser soils and the higher volume (1 inch) on fine-textured soils. More than 1 inch of water at application may reduce weed control by moving the herbicide below the effective zone in the soil.
Precaution for center pivot applications: Where sprinkler distribution patterns do not overlap sufficiently unacceptable weed control may result. Where sprinkler distribution patterns overlap excessively, crop injury may result.
Posting of areas to be chemigated is required when 1) any part of a treated area is within 300 feet of sensitive areas such as residential areas, labor camps, businesses, day care centers, hospitals, in- patient clinics, nursing homes or any public areas such as schools, parks, playgrounds, or other public facilities not including public roads, or 2) when the chemigated area is open to the public such as golf courses or retail greenhouses.
Posting must conform to the following requirements. Treated areas shall be posted with signs at all usual points of entry and along likely routes of approach from the listed sensitive area. When there are no usual points of entry, signs must be posted in the corners of the treated areas and in any other locations affording maximum visibility to sensitive areas. The printed side of the sign should face away from the treated area towards the sensitive area. The signs shall be printed in English. Signs must be posted prior to application and must remain posted until foliage has dried and soil surface water has disappeared. Signs may remain in place indefinitely as long as they are composed of materials to prevent deterioration and maintain legibility for the duration of the posting period.
All words shall consist of letters at least 2.5 inches tall, and all letters and the symbol shall be a color which sharply contrasts with their immediate background. At the top of the sign shall be the words KEEP OUT, followed by an octagonal stop sign symbol at least 8 inches in diameter containing the word STOP. Below the symbol shall be the words PESTICIDES IN IRRIGATION WATER.
Posting required for chemigation does not replace other posting and reentry interval requirements for farm worker safety.
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Specific Instructions for Public Water Systems
- Public water system means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year.
- Chemigation systems connected to public water systems must contain a functional, reduced- pressure zone, back-flow preventer (RPZ) or the functional equivalent in the water supply line upstream from the point of pesticide introduction. As an option to the RPZ, the water from the public water system should be discharged into a reservoir tank prior to pesticide introduction. There shall be a complete physical break (air gap) between the outlet end of the fill pipe and the top or overflow rim of the reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe.
- The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.
- The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down.
- The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops, or in cases where there is no water pump, when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected.
- Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump) effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock.
- Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment.
USE PRECAUTIONS x Thoroughly clean the spray system with water and a commercial tank cleaner before and after each use. x Tank mixes of AGENT 1.88 with other pesticides, fertilizers or any other additives except as specified on this label or other approved Winfield Solutions, LLC supplemental labels may result in tank mix incompatibility, unsatisfactory performance and/or unsatisfactory crop injury. x Apply postemergence to actively growing weeds. Avoid applying AGENT 1.88 to weeds or soybeans which are under stress from moisture, temperature, low soil fertility, mechanical or chemical injury, as reduced weed control and/or increased crop injury may result. x Avoid overlapping spray swaths, as injury may occur to rotational crops.
USE RESTRICTIONS x Do not apply more than 1.6 pts. of AGENT 1.88 (or a maximum of 0.375 lbs. a.i./A of fomesafen from any product containing fomesafen) per acre per year in Region 1 (see Regional Use Map) x Do not apply more than 1.6 pts. of AGENT 1.88 (or a maximum of 0.375 lbs. a.i./A of fomesafen from any product containing fomesafen) per acre in alternate years in Region 2 (see Regional Map). x Do not apply more than 1.3 pts. of AGENT 1.88 (or a maximum of 0.313 lbs. a.i./A of fomesafen from any product containing fomesafen) per acre in alternate years in Region 3 (see Regional Map). x Do not apply more than 1 pt. of AGENT 1.88 (or a maximum of 0.25 lbs. a.i./A of fomesafen from any product containing fomesafen) per acre in alternate years in Region 4 (see Regional Map). x Do not apply more than 0.75 pt. of AGENT 1.88 (or a maximum of 0.1875 lbs. a.i./A of fomesafen from any product containing fomesafen) per acre in alternate years in Region 5 (see Regional Map). x Do not graze treated areas or harvest for forage or hay. x Do not apply within 45 days of soybean harvest. x To provide adequate spray coverage, ground speed must not exceed 10 MPH during application.
Replanting: If replanting is necessary in fields previously treated with AGENT 1.88, the field may be replanted to cotton, dry beans, potatoes, snap beans or soybeans. During replanting, a minimum of tillage is recommended to preserve the herbicide barrier for effective weed control. Do not apply a second application of AGENT 1.88 or other fomesafen-containing product as crop injury or illegal residues may occur in harvested crops. If tank-mix combinations were used, refer to product labels for any additional replanting instructions.
Page 11 of 28 ROTATIONAL CROP RESTRICTIONS The following rotational crops may be planted after applying AGENT 1.88 at recommended rates in soybeans: Crops To Be Planted Minimum Rotation Interval (Months After Last AGENT 1.88 Application) Cotton, dry beans, potatoes, snap beans, and soybeans 0 Small grains such as wheat, barley, rye, peppers (transplanted), tomatoes (transplanted) 4 Corn*, peanuts, peas, rice, seed corn 10 To avoid injury do not plant alfalfa, sunflowers, sugar beets, sorghum ** or any other crop within: 18 *Use 12 month minimum rotation interval for popcorn in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Region 4 when applied at a rate of 1.0 pt./A or more. *Use 18 month minimum rotation interval for sweet corn in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Region 5. ** Sorghum may be planted back after 10 months in Region 1. Do not graze rotated small grain crops or harvest forage or straw for livestock. AGENT 1.88 - USE RATES AND WEEDS CONTROLLED REFER TO MAP FOR DEFINITION OF SPECIFIED GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS AGENT 1.88 REGIONAL USE MAP Not For Use in Miami- Dade County, FL
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REGION 1 (Maximum Rate 1.6 pts./A per year) REGION 1: Includes the following states or portion of states where AGENT 1.88 may be applied: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida (except Miami-Dade County), Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri (Counties of Bollinger, Butler, Cape Giradeau, Dunklin, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne), North Carolina, Oklahoma (East of U.S. Highway 75 and East of Indian Nation Parkway), South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas (all areas East of U.S. Highway 77 to State Road 239, including all of Calhoun County).
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REGION 2 (Maximum Rate 1.6 pts./A, alternate years) REGION 2: Includes the following states or portion of states where AGENT 1.88 may be applied: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Sout h of Interstate 70 in the following states: Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and in Pennsylvania (all areas South of Interstate 80 to the intersection of U.S. Highway 15 and East of U.S. Highway 15 and U.S. Highway 522).
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REGION 3 (Maximum Rate 1.3 pts./A, alternate years) REGION 3: Includes the following states or portion of states where AGENT 1.88 may be applied: Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri (all counties except for those listed in Region 1), New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania (all areas except those listed in Region 2), Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin (South of U.S. Highway 18 between Prairie Du Chien and Madison, and South of Interstate 94 between Madison and Milwaukee) and North of Interstate 70 in the following states: Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
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REGION 4 (Maximum Rate 1 pt./A, alternate years) REGION 4: Includes the following states or portion of states where AGENT 1.88 may be applied: Kansas (all counties East of or intersected by U.S. Highway 281), Michigan (Southern Peninsula), Minnesota (all areas South of Interstate 94), Nebraska (all counties East of or intersected by U.S. Highway 281), and Wisconsin (all areas except those in Region 3, South of Interstate 94 from Minnesota state line to Eau Claire and South of U.S. Highway 29 from Eau Claire to Green Bay plus Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Dunn, Eau Claire, Kewaunee, Marathon, Menominee, Oconto, Polk, Shawano, and St. Croix counties). The following counties are excluded: Adams, Marquette, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood). North Dakota (all areas East of Interstate 29 from Fargo South to the South Dakota state line), South Dakota (all areas East of Interstate 29 from the North Dakota state line to Watertown, all areas East of Highway 81 from Watertown to Madison and all areas East and South of State Road 34 and U.S. Highway 281 to the Nebraska state line).
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REGION 5 (Maximum Rate 0.75 pts./A, alternate years) REGION 5: Includes the following states or portion of states where AGENT 1.88 may be applied: North Dakota (all areas East of U.S. Highway 281 except those areas in Region 4), South Dakota (all areas East of U.S. Highway 281 except those areas in Region 4) and Minnesota (all areas South of U.S. Highway 2 except those areas in Region 4).
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WEEDS CONTROLLED Table 1. Weeds controlled or part ially controlled* by preemergence activity of AGENT 1.88 at 1 to 1.6 pints/A1. Broadleaf Weeds Controlled Soil Texture Organic Matter Amaranth Palmer All soil types
Up to 5% Croton, topic2 Eclipta Galinsoga spp. Lambsquarter, common Morningglory, smallflower Nightshade, black Nightshade, Eastern black Pigweed, redroot Pigweed, smooth Poinsetti, wild Purslane, common Ragweed, common2 Sida, prickly2 Starbur, bristly
Broadleaf Weeds Partially Controlled* Anoda, spurred Cocklebur, common Morningglory, entireleaf Morningglory, ivyleaf Morningglory, pitted Morningglory, red/scarlet Morningglory, tall Nightshade, hairy Ragweed, giant Waterhemp, common
Sedges Partially Controlled* Nutsedge, yellow *Partial control means significant activity but not always at a level considered acceptable for commercial weed control 1Use the higher end of the rate range when heavy weed populations are anticipated. 2Rates less than 1.6 pints/A will provide only partial control of this weed.
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Table 2. Application Rates For Weed Growth Stages
Weed AGENT 1.88 (pt./A) Maximum Growth Stage Controlled At 0.75 pt./A No. of True Leaves 1 pt./A No. of True Leaves 1.3 pts./A No. of True Leaves 1.6 pts./A No. of True Leaves Anoda, Spurred -- -- -- 2 Balloonvine -- -- 2c 2
Carpetweed -- 6” Diameter Size Multi-leaf 6” diameter Unlimited Size Citron (Wild Watermelon) -- 2 2 4 Cocklebur, Commona,b -- -- 2 4 Copperleaf, Hophornbeam -- 2 2 4 Copperleaf, Virginia -- 2 2 4 Crotalaria, Showy -- 4 4 6 Croton, Tropic -- 2 2 4 Cucumber, Volunteer -- 4 4 6 Eclipta -- 2 2 4 Groundcherry, Cutleaf -- 4 4 6 Hempb -- -- 4 6 Horsenettleb -- 2c 3c 4c Jimsonweed 2 4 6 8 Ladysthumb -- 2 2 4 Lambsquarters, Commonc -- 2 2 2 Mexicanweed -- 2c 2c 2 Morningglory Cypressvine -- 4 4 6 Entireleaf var. 2c 2 2 4 Ivyleaf 2c 2 2 4 Purple Moonflower -- 2 4 4 Red (Scarlet) -- 2 2 4 Smallflower -- 2 2 4 Pitted (Smallwhite) -- 4 4 4 Tall (Common) 2c 2 2 3 Palmleaf (Willowleaf) -- 2 2 4 Mustard, Wild 2 4 6 8 Nightshade, Black 2 4 4 4
Nutsedge, Yellow -- -- -- Suppression Only Pigweed, spp. Amaranth, Palmer 2c 4 4 6 Amaranth, Spiny 2c 2 2 4 Redroot 2c 4 6 6 Smooth 2c 4 4 6 Poinsettia, Wild -- -- -- 3
Purslane, Common -- Multi-Leaf 6” Diameter Multi-Leaf 6” Diameter Multi-Leaf 8” Diameter Pusley, Florida -- 2 2 4
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Weed AGENT 1.88 (pt./A) Maximum Growth Stage Controlled At 0.75 pt./A No. of True Leaves 1 pt./A No. of True Leaves 1.3 pts./A No. of True Leaves 1.6 pts./A No. of True Leaves Ragweed, Common 2 4 4 6 Ragweed, Giantb -- -- 4 4 Redweed -- -- -- 3c Sesbania, Hemp -- 6 6 12 Sicklepod -- -- -- Cotyledonc Sida, Prickly -- -- -- Cotyledonc Smartweed, Pennsylvania 2c 4 4 6 Smellmelon -- -- -- 2 Spurge, Prostrate -- -- -- 1” Diameter Spurge, Spotted -- -- -- 2c Starbur, Bristly -- 2 2 4 Sunflower, Common -- -- -- 2 Velvetleafb -- -- 2 4 Venice Mallow 2 4 4 6
Witchweed -- Multi-Leaf Up to 7” Multi-Leaf Up to 7” Multi-Leaf Up to 10” Waterhemp, common 2c 2 2 6 Waterhemp, Tall 2c 2 2 4 Yellow Rocket 2 4 6 6
- Partial control means significant activity but not always at a level considered acceptable for commercial weed control. a Do not apply in cotyledon stage b For effective control of this weed it is necessary to use 1% MSO and 2.5% UAN v/v as adjuvant in Regions 2 and 3 (soybeans only). c Partial control.
SPECIAL USE DIRECTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL WEED PROBLEMS Partial Control* of Annual Grasses: The grasses listed below may be suppressed by postemergence applications and controlled or suppressed by preemergence applications of AGENT 1.88 at 1 – 1.6 pts./A. Consult Use Rate Table for maximum rate in each region. For full-season broad-spectrum annual grass control, Fusilade® DX or Fusion® herbicide should be used alone or in tank mix with AGENT 1.88. Consult tank mix section.
Barnyardgrass Broadleaf Signalgrass Crabgrass Foxtail Giant Green Yellow Goosegrass Johnsongrass, Seedling Panicum, Fall Panicum, Texas
Partial Control* of Perennial Weeds: Use of AGENT 1.88 at postemergence rates of 1 - 1.6 pts./A will aid in suppressing the above-ground portions of the weeds listed below until crop canopy can assist in suppression. Perennial weeds continue to regrow from underground rootstocks even if above-ground foliage is temporarily controlled or retarded.
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Even though AGENT 1.88 and crop competition can suppress perennial weeds for a growing season, the rootstocks will continue to live and reestablishment will occur in subsequent years. Milkweed, Climbing Milkweed, Honeyvine Bindweed, Field Bindweed, Hedge Trumpetcreeper *Partial control means significant activity but not always at a level considered acceptable for commercial weed control.
COTTON USE DIRECTIONS Preemergence Application: Apply Agent 1.88 pre-emergence at 1 - 1.6 pts./A in cotton in Region 1 for control or partial control of the weeds listed in Table 1 of the container label. Apply as a pre-emergence treatment only to coarse textured soils (sandy loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam).
Do not apply as a pre-emergence treatment to medium or fine-textured soils as crop injury will likely occur.
To broaden the weed control spectrum, Agent 1.88 may be tank mixed with other preemergence herbicides such as Caparol®, Cotoran®, Direx®, Karmex®, Solicam®, or Staple®.
For control of emerged weeds, Agent 1.88 may be tank mixed with a burndown herbicide such as Gramoxone Inteon™ or glyphosate brands (such as Touchdown®, Roundup®) labeled in cotton. In reduced tillage plantings, Agent 1.88 can be applied up to 14 days prior to planting or at planting with a burndown herbicide. Refer to the tank-mix partner label for use directions, restrictions and limitations. The most restrictive product labeling applies.
Cotton plants are tolerant to pre-emergence applications of Agent 1.88 when applied at recommended rates and to coarse textured soil types. Some crinkling or spotting of cotton foliage or stunting may occur, especially if heavy rainfall occurs during or soon after cotton emergence, but cotton plants normally outgrow these effects and develop normally.
Cotton foliage is not tolerant to Agent 1.88. Do not apply Agent 1.88 over the top of emerged cotton as unacceptable cotton injury will occur.
Post-Directed Application: Apply Agent 1.88 in emerged cotton as a post-directed treatment using precision post-directed, hooded or shielded application equipment to provide complete coverage of emerged weeds. Apply Agent 1.88 at 1 - 1.6 pints per acre in a minimum of 10 gallons spray solution per acre.
Post-directed applications of Agent 1.88 will provide contact control of labeled emerged weeds and residual pre-emergence control of labeled weeds (once activated by rainfall or irrigation). See container label sections for a list of weeds controlled, recommended application rates, weed growth stages, and application directions. Agent 1.88 should be applied with a non-ionic surfactant at 0.25 to 0.5% v/v, or crop oil concentrate at 1% v/v to emerged weeds. Do not add liquid nitrogen (28% or similar) to Agent 1.88, or Agent 1.88 tank mixes in cotton.
To broaden the weed control spectrum, post-directed applications of Agent 1.88 may be tank mixed with other labeled post-directed herbicides such as Caparol, Direx, Dual MAGNUM®, Envoke®, Karmex, Layby™ Pro, Sequence®, or Suprend®. When applied with hooded or shielded sprayers, Agent 1.88 and Agent 1.88 tank mixes may be applied with burndown products such as Gramoxone Inteon, Sequence or glyphosate brands (such as Touchdown, Roundup) labeled for in crop application in cotton. Refer to the tank-mix partner label for use directions, restrictions and limitations. The most restrictive product labeling applies.
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Cotton foliage is not tolerant to Agent 1.88 applications. Avoid contact to cotton foliage as unacceptable injury will occur. Application equipment should be calibrated (spray pressure, nozzle type and configuration, and orifice size) to avoid fine spray droplets contacting green cotton stems and foliage.
Post-Directed Application Timing In Cotton: Agent 1.88 may be applied to cotton at least 6 inches in height through lay-by as a post-directed application. All post-directed applications should avoid spray contact with any green non-barked parts of the cotton plant or foliage as unacceptable injury will occur. Follow the application timing recommendations below for post- directed applications in cotton.
Shield And Hooded Applications: Make a precision post-directed Agent 1.88 application to the base of the cotton plant avoiding contact with the cotton stem or foliage when cotton is at least 6 inches in height to avoid cotton injury. Use only hooded or shielded spray equipment to apply Agent 1.88 in cotton that is 6 inches to 12 inches in height. Adjust nozzles to provide full coverage of emerged target weeds.
Layby Applications: Make a post-directed AGENT 1.88 application to the base of the cotton plant avoiding contact with any non-barked portion of the cotton plant or foliage. Use precision post-directed equipment or hooded or shielded sprayers on cotton that has developed a minimum of 4 inches of brown bark through layby. Application equipment should be configured to provide full coverage of emerged target weeds.
RESTRICTIONS FOR USE ON COTTON: x Do not apply Agent 1.88 later than 70 days before harvest. x Do not apply more than 1.6 pints per acre of Agent 1.88 in any year. x Do not make more than one application of Agent 1.88 per year. x If two consecutive year applications are made, allow a 2 year interval before another application.
Special Use Directions for the Suppression of Woollyleaf Bursage (Lakeweed), Ambrosia gray/, in Texas: Apply Agent 1.88 to cultivated areas of cropland in the fall or spring as a spot treatment at a rate of 1.6 pints per acre and incorporate to a depth of 2-3 inches for suppression of woollyleaf bursage. Applications should be made with ground equipment.
The use of adjuvants, as specified under the Spray Additives section, will significantly improve the initial burndown of any emerged woollyleaf bursage, but this effect is only temporary. Therefore, an adjuvant may be used if desired, but is not necessary.
Significant suppression may not be seen until 6-8 months after application, but should then continue for at least 2 years after application. Cotton or soybeans may be planted in treated areas. Under certain conditions, significant damage may occur to cotton planted within 18 months of application. A 3-year interval from last application to planting is required for all other crops.
DRY BEANS AND SNAP BEANS Preplant Surface and Preemergence Application Apply AGENT 1.88 as a preplant surface or preemergence application in Regions 1 , 2, 3, and 4 only for control or partial control of the weeds listed in Table 1. AGENT 1.88 can be applied alone, or tank mixed or followed sequentially with other labeled dry bean or snap bean herbicides to broaden the weed control spectrum or control newly emerged weeds. Refer to the Tank Mix and Sequential Application section for additional information.
NOTE: Treated soil that is splashed onto newly emerged seedings may result in temporary crop injury but plants normally outgrow these effects and develop normally.
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Postemergence Application Apply AGENT 1.88 as a postemergent broadcast application in Regions 1 , 2, 3, 4 and 5 for control or partial control of the weeds listed in Table 2 and in the Special Use Directions for Additional Weed Problems section. Application rate depends on weed species and growth stage. Two applications may be made if necessary but not to exceed the maximum rate specified per geographic region. (Refer to map for definition of specified geographic regions). Refer to the Spray Additive section for recommended spray additives. Use of crop oil concentrate can improve weed control but may slightly reduce crop tolerance. Do not use UAN (28% or similar) or ammonium sulfate on dry beans or snap beans as severe crop injury may occur. Apply when dry beans or snap beans have at least one fully expanded trifoliate leaf.
AGENT 1.88 can be applied alone or in tank mix with other labeled dry bean or snap bean postemergence herbicides to broaden the weed control spectrum. Refer to the Tank Mix and Sequential Application section.
Some bronzing, crinkling or spotting of dry bean or snap bean leaves may occur following postemergent applications, but dry beans and snap beans soon outgrow these effects and develop normally.
Tank Mix and Sequential Applications for Dry Beans and Snap Beans
AGENT 1.88 can be used sequentially or in tank mix with the following products:
Dry Beans and Snap Beans Dry Beans Only Assure II® Frontier® Basagran® Clethodim 2E Dual MAGNUM Sonalan® Eptam® Poast® Prowl® Imazethapyr 2SC Raptor® Trifluralin 4E
Under certain conditions, the mixture of AGENT 1.88 with one or more of the above mentioned broadleaf herbicides may cause a reduction in activity of any post-emergence grass herbicide in the mixture.
For sequential applications allow 2-3 days after the application of the post-emergence grass herbicide before applying AGENT 1.88 or AGENT 1.88 mixtures. Where AGENT 1.88 or the AGENT 1.88 mixture is applied first, apply the grass herbicide when the grass weeds begin to develop new leaves (generally around 7 days).
NOTE: Tank-mix applications can result in increased crop injury as compared to either product used alone.
Always read and follow the recommendations, restrictions and limitations for all products whether used alone, sequentially or in a tank mix. The most restrictive labeling of any product used applies.
Restrictions - Dry Beans and Snap Beans x Refer to AGENT 1.88 Regional Use Map for the maximum rate of AGENT 1.88 (or other fomesafen containing products) that may be applied in each geographic region. x Do not apply to any field in Regions 2, 3, 4 or 5 more than once every two years. x For snap beans: Do not exceed 1.6 pints of AGENT 1.88 per acre in any one year and also adhere to the maximum rate that may be applied in each geographic region (refer to the AGENT 1.88 Regional Use Map). Do not graze treated areas or harvest for forage or hay. Do not utilize hay or straw for animal feed or bedding. Do not apply within 30 days of harvest.
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x For dry beans: Do not exceed 1.6 pints of AGENT 1.88 per acre in any one year and also adhere to the maximum rate that may be applied in each geographic region (refer to the AGENT 1.88 Regional Use Map). Do not graze animals on green forage or stubble. Do not utilize hay or straw for animal feed or bedding. Do not apply within 45 days of harvest.
POTATOES Apply AGENT 1.88 at 1 pt./A as a broadcast preemergence application after planting but before potato emergence for control or partial control of weeds listed in Table 1. Effectiveness will be reduced if later cultural practices expose untreated soil. For application by center pivot irrigation, see the Center Pivot Irrigation Application section of this label.
Note: Potato varieties may vary in their response to AGENT 1.88. When using AGENT 1.88 for the first time on a particular variety, always determine crop tolerance before using.
Tank Mixtures With Other Products Registered for Use in Potatoes: For preemergence applications in potatoes, AGENT 1.88 may be tank mixed with other pesticide products registered for use in this way and timing in potatoes. Follow the directions for use, observe the stated precautions, and abide by the limitations and restrictions on the most restrictive of the product labels. If you have no previous experience mixing these products under your conditions, perform a compatibility test before attempting large-scale mixing (see Tank Mix Compatibility Test section of this label).
Product Use Restrictions – Potatoes x Do not exceed 1 pt./A of AGENT 1.88 per season. Refer to Regional Use Map for the maximum rate of AGENT 1.88 (or other fomesafen containing products) that may be applied per year or alternate year in each geographic region. x Do not harvest potatoes treated with AGENT 1.88 within 70 days of application. x Do not apply AGENT 1.88 to sweet potatoes or yams. x Do not apply AGENT 1.88 as a preplant incorporated application in potatoes or crop injury may occur. x Do not apply to emerged potato plants or severe crop injury will occur.
SOYBEANS Preplant Surface and Preemergence Application Apply AGENT 1.88 as a preplant surface or preemergence application in Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 only for control or partial control of the weeds listed in Table 1. AGENT 1.88 can be applied alone or tank mixed or followed sequentially with other labeled soybean herbicides to broaden the weed control spectrum or control newly emerged weeds. Refer to the Tank Mix and Sequential Application section for additional information.
For control of emerged weeds, AGENT 1.88 may be tank mixed with a burndown herbicide such as Gramoxone Inteon or glyphosate brands (such as Touchdown or Roundup) labeled in soybeans. In reduced tillage plantings, AGENT 1.88 can be applied up to 14 days prior to planting or at planting with a burndown herbicide.
Postemergence Application Apply AGENT 1.88 as a postemergence broadcast application in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for control or partial control of weeds listed in Table 2 and in the Special Use Directions For Additional Weed Problems section. Application rate depends on weed species and growth stage. Refer to the Spray Additive section for recommended spray additives. To enhance postemergence control of susceptible broadleaf weeds (soybeans only) in Regions 2, 3, 4 and 5 (see Regional Use Map), AGENT 1.88 can be used with a minimum of 2.5% liquid nitrogen (28% or similar) or a minimum of 10 pounds ammonium sulfate per 100 gallons of spray volume.
AGENT 1.88 can be applied alone or in combination with other labeled soybean postemergence herbicides to broaden the weed control spectrum. Refer to the Tank Mix and Sequential Application section.
Some bronzing, crinkling or spotting of soybean leaves may occur following postemergent applications, but soybeans soon outgrow these effects and develop normally.
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TANK MIX AND SEQUENTIAL APPLICATIONS FOR SOYBEANS AGENT 1.88 can be used sequentially or in tank mix with one or more of the following products: Assure II®, Basagran®, Butyrac®, Classic®, FirstRate®, Fusilade DX, Fusion, Ignite®, Glyphosate (such as Touchdown®, Roundup®, Glyphomax™, Gramoxone® Inteon, Harmony®, Poast®, Poast Plus®, Pursuit®, Raptor®, Resource®, Scepter®, Select®, and Synchrony® STS®.
Under certain conditions, the mixture of AGENT 1.88 with one or more of the above mentioned broadleaf herbicides may cause a reduction in activity of any postemergence grass herbicide in the mixture.
For sequential applications allow 2-3 days after the application of the grass herbicide before applying AGENT 1.88 or AGENT 1.88 mixtures. Where AGENT 1.88 or the AGENT 1.88 mixture is applied first, apply the grass herbicide when grass weeds begin to develop new leaves (generally around 7 days).
x Tank mix applications can result in increased crop injury as compared to either product used alone. x Do not exceed 1 fl. oz. of Butyrac per acre in mixture with AGENT 1.88. x Do not exceed 0.25 oz./A of Synchrony STS herbicide in the tank with labeled rates of AGENT 1.88 on non-STS varieties. This tank mix can be applied postemergence to any soybean variety for additional broadleaf weed control. Refer to the Synchrony STS label for more information and crop rotation restrictions. x Always read and follow the directions, restrictions and limitations for all products whether used alone, sequentially or in a tank mix. The most restrictive labeling of any product used applies.
GLYPHOSATE TOLERANT SOYBEAN TANK MIXES AGENT 1.88 at 6-12 oz./A, can be tank mixed with glyphosate products (such as Touchdown or Roundup) that are labeled for glyphosate tolerant soybeans for improved postemergence control of many weeds such as morning-glory spp., hemp sesbania, waterhemp, and black nightshade which are known to have tolerance to glyphosate, but are susceptible to AGENT 1.88.
FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE GLYP HOSATE PRODUCT LABEL FOR THE USE OF SPRAY ADDITIVES IN THIS TANK MIX.
Do not allow this tank mix to move off target as contact by even minute quantities can cause severe damage or death to any non-target vegetation.
Note: Postemergence application of this tank mix on soybean varieties which do not contain the glyphosate tolerant gene will result in severe crop injury or death of the soybean crop. Always read and follow the recommendations, restrictions and limitations for all products used. The most restrictive labeling of any product applies.
Product Use Restrictions – Soybeans Refer to Regional Use Map for the maximum rate of AGENT 1.88 (or other fomesafen containing products) that may be applied in each geographic region. Do not apply to any field in Region 2, 3, 4 or 5 more than once every two years.
Do not exceed 1.6 pints of AGENT 1.88 per acre in one year and also adhere to the maximum rate that may be applied in each geographic region (refer to the Regional Use Map).
Do not graze treated areas or harvest for forage or hay. Do not apply within 45 days of harvest.
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APPENDIX Scientific names are listed for those weeds referred to in the AGENT 1.88 label. COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME Amaranth, Palmer Amaranthus palmeri Amaranth, Spiny Amaranthus spinosus Anoda, Spurred Anoda cristata Balloonvine Cadiospermum halicacabum Barnyardgrass Echinochloa crus-galli Bindweed, Field Convolvulus arvensis Bindweed, Hedge Calystegia sepium Broadleaf Signalgrass Brachiaria platyphylla Carpetweed Mollugo verticillata Citron (Wild Watermelon) Citrullus vulgaris Cocklebur, Common Xanthium strumarium Copperleaf, Hophornbeam Acalypha ostryifolia Copperleaf, Virginia Acalypha virginica Crabgrass Digitaria spp. Crotalaria, Showy Crotalaria spectabilis Croton, Tropic Croton glandulosus Cucumber, Volunteer Cucumbis sativas Eclipta Eclipta prostrate Foxtail, Giant Setaria faberi Foxtail, Green Setaria viridis Foxtail, Yellow Setaria glauca Goosegrass Eleusine indica Groundcherry, Cutleaf Physalis angulata Hemp Cannabis sativa Horsenettle Solanum carolinense Jimsonweed Datura stramonium Johnsongrass, Seedling Sorghum halepense Ladysthumb Polygonum persicaria Lambsquarters, Common Chenopodium album Mexicanweed Caperonia castaniifolia Milkweed, Climbing Sarcostemma cyanchoides Milkweed, Honeyvine Ampelamus albidus Morningglory, Cypressvine Ipomoeaquamoclit Entireleaf Ipomoea hederacea var. integriuscula Ivyleaf Ipomoea hederacea var. hederacea Purple Moonflower Ipomoea turbinata Red (Scarlet) Ipomoea coccinea Smallflower Jacquemontia tamnifolia Pitted (Smallwhite) Ipomoea lacunose Tall (Common) Ipomoea purpurea Palmleaf (Willowleaf) Ipomoea wrightii Mustard, Wild Brassica kaber Nightshade, Black Solanum nigrum Nutsedge, Yellow Cyperus esculentus Panicum, Fall Panicum dichotomiflorum Panicum, Texas Panicum texanum Pigweed, Redroot Amaranthus retroflexus Pigweed, Smooth Amaranthus hybridus Poinsettia, Wild Euphorbia heterophylla Purslane, Common Portulaca oleracea Pusley, Florida Richardia scabra Ragweed, Common Ambrosia artemisiifolia Ragweed, Giant Ambrosia trifida
Page 26 of 28 Redweed Melochia corchorifolia Sesbania, Hemp Sesbania exaltata Sicklepod Cassia obtusifolia Sida, Prickly Sida spinosa Smartweed, Pennsylvania Polygonum pennsylvanicum Smellmelon Cucumis melo Spurge, Prostrate Euphorbia humistrata Spurge, Spotted Euphorbia maculate Starbur, Bristly Acanthospermum hispidum Sunflower, Common Helianthus annuus Trumpetcreeper Campsis redicans Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti Venice Mallow Hibiscus trionum Waterhemp, Common Amaranthus rudis Waterhemp, Tall Amaranthus tuberculatos Witchweed Striga asiatica Yellow Rocket Barbarea vulgaris
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Prohibitions: Open dumping is prohibited. Do not reuse empty container.
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store above 32°F in original containers only. If product solidifies, return to room temperature and agitate to reconstitute. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not store near food or feed. In case of spill or leak on floor or paved surfaces, soak up with sand, earth or synthetic absorbent. Remove to chemical waste area.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container Handling [Less Than 5 Gallons] Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling if available. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or mix tank. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or mix tank or store rinsate for later use and disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Container Handling [For Bulk and Mini-Bulk Containers] Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not use this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the person refilling. To clean container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more ti mes. Then offer for recycling if availa ble or puncture an d dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED OR DRINKING WATER.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER The directions for use of this product must be followed carefully. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, (1) THE GOODS DELIVERED TO YOU ARE FURNISHED “AS IS” BY MANUFACTURER OR SELLER AND (2) MANUFACTURER AND SELLER MAKE NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND TO BUYER OR USER, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR BY USAGE OF TRADE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT SOLD, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITE D TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, USE, OR ELIGIBILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR TRADE USAGE. UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INEFFECTIVENESS, MAY RESULT BECAUSE OF SUCH FACTORS AS THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF OTHER MATERIALS USED IN COMBINATION WITH THE GOODS, OR THE MANNER OF USE OR APPLICATION, INCLUDING WEATHER, ALL OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF MANUFACTURER OR SELLER AND ASSUMED BY BUYER OR USER. THIS WRITING CONTAINS ALL OF THE REPRESENTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BUYER, MANUFACTURER AND SELLER, AND NO PERSON OR AGENT OF MANUFACTURER OR SELLER HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THESE GOODS.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR DAMAGES IN THE NATURE OF PENALTIES RELATING TO THE GOODS SOLD, INCLUDING USE, APPLICATION, HANDLING, AND DISPOSAL. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, MANUFACTURER OR SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR USER BY WAY OF FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident, call CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
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INDEMNIFICATION TO BUYER OR TO CUSTOMERS OF BUYER, IF ANY, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES OR SUMS OF MONEY, CLAIMS OR DEMANDS WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM OR BY REASON OF, OR RISING OUT OF THE MISUSE, OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW LABEL WARNINGS OR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, OF THE GOODS SOLD BY MANUFACTURER OR SELLER TO BUYER. ALL SUCH RISKS SHALL BE ASSUMED BY THE BUYER, USER, OR ITS CUSTOMERS. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BUYER’S OR USER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND MANUFACTURER’S OR SELLER’S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL BE FOR DAMAGES NOT EXCEEDING THE COST OF THE PRODUCT.
If you do not agree with or do not accept any of directions for use, the warranty disclaimers, or limitations on liability, do not use the product, and return it unopened to the Seller, and the purchase price will be refunded.
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