Benfluralin Use on Small-Seeded Legumes, Particularly Alfalfa

Date: May 27, 2004

To: Rick Melnicoe
Director, Western Region Integrated Pest Management Center

From: Harold D. Coble
Agronomist
USDA/ARS/OA

Subject: Benfluralin (Benefin)

Help!

EPA is in the process of risk assessment of benfluralin (Balan).

I need any info you can find on benfluralin use on small-seeded legumes, particularly alfalfa. It is the only grass material I know of that can be used in establishment of small-seeded legumes. Typical info is needed— where it is used, how much, etc.

Tthanks,

Harold D. Coble, Ph.D.
Agronomist
USDA/ARS/OA
Office of Pest Management Policy
202 Frostwood Drive
Cary, NC 27511
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