Herbicides can be a useful tool for farmers, but there are some dangers.

 

Wildcat Extension District Crop Production Specialist James Coover says homeowners should watch for herbicide drift during soybean spraying season.

 

Herbicide drift happens when a spray moves away from where it was supposed to go and lands on nearby plants. Hot weather and wind can make herbicide drift more likely. Plants in home gardens, especially tomatoes and grapevines, can be damaged if they are exposed. Coover says he encourages landowners to carefully document any damage and follow proper reporting procedures if concerns arise.

 

Coover says that by understanding these issues, producers and landowners can make informed decisions to protect crops and other plants.