Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Terry Peach, received permission for state sesame growers to apply a restricted use herbicide, Dual Magnum®, as a pre-emergent. The chemical is an important tool for weed control but must be applied before the sesame plants emerge.
“Sesame production is increasing in Oklahoma with about 50,000 acres expected to be planted this year,” he said. “Our growers have asked for this herbicide and we were pleased we were successful in receiving this exemption.”
Growers have only 15 days to apply and may begin using the chemical immediately. It is not effective against weeds that have already emerged.
