Dicamba herbicide, widely used in agriculture, has been linked to severe crop damage when it drifts onto neighboring farms—often affecting non-resistant plants and causing financial ruin for farmers. If your crops were damaged by Dicamba drift, we connect you with attorneys experienced in holding large agricultural companies accountable and recovering the compensation you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dicamba drift and how does it damage crops?
Dicamba is a volatile herbicide that can evaporate after application and drift onto neighboring fields, damaging crops that are not engineered to resist it. Soybeans, cotton, fruit trees, vegetables, and other sensitive crops are particularly vulnerable to dicamba drift. Even small amounts of dicamba exposure can cause leaf cupping, stunted growth, reduced yields, and in severe cases, complete crop loss for affected farmers.
Who can file a dicamba drift lawsuit?
Farmers, growers, and agricultural businesses who have suffered crop damage or financial losses due to dicamba drift from neighboring properties may be eligible to file a lawsuit. This includes growers of conventional soybeans, specialty crops, organic produce, vineyards, orchards, and other agricultural operations that were harmed by off-target dicamba movement. You do not need to be a large commercial operation to pursue a claim.
What evidence do I need for a dicamba crop damage claim?
Important evidence for a dicamba drift claim includes documentation of crop damage through photographs and yield records, records of dicamba applications on neighboring farms, weather data showing wind conditions at the time of spraying, expert assessments of crop damage, and financial records showing the economic impact on your operation. Your attorney may also retain agricultural experts to evaluate the extent of damage and calculate your losses.
What compensation is available for dicamba crop damage?
Compensation for dicamba crop damage may include the value of lost crops and reduced yields, costs of replanting or remediation, loss of future income, damage to soil or perennial crops such as fruit trees, and consequential business losses. Some lawsuits have resulted in significant jury verdicts against dicamba manufacturers. The amount of compensation depends on the scale of damage to your operation and the financial impact on your business.
Has the EPA taken action on dicamba?
The EPA has taken several regulatory actions regarding dicamba, including restricting the timing and conditions under which it can be applied, requiring additional training for applicators, and imposing buffer zones around sensitive areas. However, many farmers argue that these measures have not been sufficient to prevent drift damage, and lawsuits continue to be filed against the manufacturers of dicamba-based herbicides.
