VASCM: Weed Slayer Quarantined for Organic Violation - regulatory action in CA

[David Page]

Has anyone found an alternative to Weed Slayer as an organic weedkiller?

We tested Suppress 2 years ago but it was ineffective.

With over 100 residential vineyards under management, we're very keen to
find something.

Thank you for any input.
Happy New Year,
David, Thayer & co

David Page, GM & Owner
postandtrellis.com  lahondawinery.com
Cell 415 202 4428  Winery 650 366 4104
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On Fri, Dec 4, 2020 at 2:12 PM Mary Lindsay <mary at munsvineyard.com> wrote:

> Hello, everyone:
>
> The CDFA has implemented a statewide quarantine order for Part B of the
> 2-part Weed Slayer system, Agro Gold WS, sold as an organic herbicide,
> as it has been found to contain synthetic herbicides, Diquat and
> Glyphosate. This is in violation of State and National organic
> certification programs. See the attached regulatory notice from the CDFA
> for details. This is disappointing to say the least, as early last year
> we held a meeting with the area distributor for Weed Slayer and a number
> of our members have been using it as what we found to be an effective
> alternative to glyphosate, or so we thought.
>
> Weed Slayer cannot currently be sold in the State of California, and it
> is a violation to distribute or move any quarantined product without
> obtaining prior approval from the CDFA. Apparently an investigation is
> underway.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mary Lindsay
> Muns Vineyard
> 408-234-2079
> munsvineyard.com
>
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