The use of dicamba by farmers of Missouri has sparked some controversies. Many people are blaming its use as detrimental to the crops. However, an in-depth study suggests that there are a lot of benefits of using dicamba as an herbicide.

Dicamba is suitable for crops if appropriately used. Not only this, but it is environmentally friendly and efficient, making it a better choice for the economy than any other technique of controlling weeds. 

There are a lot of herbicides, like glyphosate, against which weeds can develop resistance. Therefore, further usage of these herbicides is rendered useless. Dicamba is a very effective herbicide in these scenarios, especially for these somewhat herbicide-resistant crops.

The testament to its efficiency can be found in the fact that 95% of the farmers who used it were satisfied with its performance. So, in the long run, using dicamba is economically beneficial for Missouri farmers who otherwise have to use ineffective alternative herbicides to kill unwanted plants from crops.

Similarly, dicamba usage produces up to two weeks of soil activity, especially for small-seeded broadleaf weeds. Its usage also provides flexibility before, during, and after the planting. Using dicamba increases the overall health of a crop.

The fields where farmers of Missouri use dicamba are healthier and cleaner compared to the areas where there is little or no usage of dicamba. Therefore, by using dicamba, the farmers of Missouri are likely to produce healthier and more effective yields of crops that are beneficial for the health of the people and regulate the prices of the crops in the region.

Furthermore, the application of dicamba for most farmers is easy, accessible, and effective. This technology is friendly to the sustainability of agriculture, allows more food to grow on less land, keeps consumer prices low, and conserves wild spaces. 

Given that any chemical usage has its efficacy and limits, we must balance its potential benefits and mitigate its harmful effects at some optimum point. Most of the consequences from herbicides like dicamba come from the negligence of the user rather than the product itself.

Farmers must be appropriately trained on how to use these chemicals. We can reduce its harmful effects by taking a few precautions like using correct nozzle tips on their sprayers, using drift agents, creating borders between different fields, and restricting its usage during breezy days. 

For technology to commercialize, it must be efficient, reliable, and easy to use. Dicamba fills all those requirements; therefore, it would be foolish not to allow this product to be used, ultimately contributing something positive to society.