The Illinois Department of Agriculture reports that as of this week, there have been one hundred and sixty-eight complaints filed with IDA for alleged pesticide misuse. Of those, one hundred and thirty-nine are ag related with thirty-one being specifically dicamba related. For 2022, the number of complaints totaled three hundred and eighty-four cases. Three hundred and forty-three of these were ag related, with one hundred and nineteen being specifically related to dicamba.
 
Use FieldWatch to identify sensitive specialty crops in your area and remember that our pesticide enforcement system is complaint driven, so effective communication is key to avoid misunderstandings and mistakes. If you have any questions about pesticide stewardship, please contact IFCA.