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Clearpath herbicide combines the proven control of Newpath herbicide and Facet herbicide into one convenient premix, making it easier than ever to protect your crop from weeds like red rice, barnyardgrass, broadleaf signalgrass and many more yield-robbing weeds. Clearpath is an important component of the CLEARFIELD Production System for rice.

General Information
Clearpath herbicide can be applied preplant up to 7 days prior to rice planting, preemergence and postemergence for weed control in only Clearfield rice (imidazolinone-tolerant rice). Apply Clearpath only on selected rice varieties or hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed) labeled as “Clearfield ” and warranted by the seed company to possess tolerance to direct application of certain imidazolinone herbicides. DO NOT apply Clearpath to rice varieties or hybrids (less than 75% hybrid seed) that lack tolerance to imidazolinone herbicides because Clearpath will kill all non-imidazolinone-tolerant varieties or hybrids. Contact your seed supplier, chemical dealer or BASF to obtain information regarding imidazolinonetolerant rice varieties.

Directions For Use
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
DO NOT apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
This label must be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application.
Observe all cautions and limitations on this label and on the labels of products used in combination with Clearpath herbicide  for Clearfield rice. DO NOT use Clearpath other than in accordance with the instructions set forth on this label. The use of Clearpath not consistent with this label may result in injury to crops. Keep containers closed to avoid spills and contamination.

Use Restrictions
DO NOT use water from Clearpath-treated field to irrigate food or feed crops that are not registered for use with Clearpath.
DO NOT use flood water as a water source for livestock.
DO NOT make more than 1 application of Clearpath in a use season to Clearfield varieties or Clearfield hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed).
There must be a preharvest interval of at least 45 days between the last application of Clearpath and rice harvest.
DO NOT apply Clearpath to rice that is heading.
State-specific restrictions: Because there are additional state restrictions in Arkansas, contact the Arkansas Plant Board or a representative for specific instructions about applying Clearpath in Arkansas. In Arkansas, Clearpath must not be applied in an area from one mile west of Highway #1 to one mile east of Highway #163 from the Craighead/Poinsett County line to the Cross/Poinsett County line. Furthermore, no aerial application is allowed in the area of Poinsett County one mile west of Highway #1 to two miles west of Highway #1 and one mile east of Highway #163 to Ditch #10, from the Craighead/Poinsett County line to the Cross/Poinsett county line.

RICE
Rate: Apply Clearpath to Clearfield rice varieties and Clearfield hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed) at 0.5 to 0.72 pound per acre preplant, preemergence, or postemergence prior to 5-leaf rice.
Critical comments: 
Apply no more than 1 application of Clearpath in a single use season to Clearfield varieties and Clearfield hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed). Use this product ONLY on Clearfield rice varieties and Clearfield rice hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed) because Clearpath will kill all non-imidazolinone-tolerant varieties.

Application Information
Clearpath  can be applied to Clearfield rice under all tillage systems, drill or broadcast dry-seeded and clear water-seeded (tolerant varieties and hybrids only).
Clearpath  can be applied preplant, preemergence, or postemergence up to 5-leaf rice prior to establishing permanent flood. The Clearpath treatment must be activated by flushing the rice field or by adequate rainfall. To maintain herbicidal activity until a permanent flood is established, subsequent flushing or rainfall is necessary.

Soil Application
In conservation tillage systems, weeds may germinate and emerge from below treated soil resulting in weed escapes. Rainfall (at least 0.5 inch) or flushing that uniformly wets the soil to a depth of 2 inches within 2 days of Clearpath application is essential to maximize weed control.

Conservation Tillage and Stale Seedbed Application
Many soils, especially clay soils, are prepared in the fall and not tilled in the spring to ensure an optimum seedbed for rice planting and herbicide application. To control weeds before planting, use a burndown product such as glyphosate or paraquat registered for this use prior to Clearpath application. See Preemergence Application for Clearpath application instructions.

Preplant Application
Clearpath can be applied as a preplant treatment up to 7 days prior to rice planting. Generally, application during final seedbed preparation just before rice planting provides the best weed control. The soil must be free of clods, or weed escapes may result. If small weeds are present at Clearpath application, addition of a glyphosate or paraquat product is recommended.

Preemergence Application
Clearpath can be applied as a preemergence treatment prior to rice emergence. Apply immediately after planting for the best results. If weeds are present at time of application, include a burndown product, such as glyphosate or paraquat registered for this use.
Adequate soil moisture is required for optimum herbicide activation for all methods of soil application. If sufficient levels of precipitation (usually 0.5 inch) do not occur within 2 days after application, use a flush (flood irrigation) to move Clearpath into the weed germination zone for maximum activity. The amount of rainfall or irrigation required following application depends on existing soil moisture, soil texture and organic matter content. Sufficient water to moisten the soil to a depth of 2 inches is normally adequate. When adequate moisture is received after dry conditions, Clearpath will provide residual control of susceptible germinating weeds; activity on established weeds will depend on the weed species and the location of its root system in the soil.
Clearpath controls weeds by root uptake and translocation to the growing points where it inhibits weed growth. Susceptible weeds may emerge, but growth will stop and the weeds will become noncompetitive with the rice.

Postemergence Application (Prior to Permanent Flood)
In drill-seeded or ground broadcast-seeded rice, apply Clearpath  postemergence to Clearfield rice varieties and Clearfield hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed) in the spike through 5-leaf growth stage, prior to establishing the permanent flood.
In clear water-seeded rice plantings, apply Clearpath postemergence to Clearfield rice varieties and Clearfield hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed) in the 2-leaf growth stage through 5-leaf growth stage, prior to establishing the permanent flood. In clear water-seeded rice plantings, drain all water from the rice field and ensure seedling rice has at least 2 leaves before applying Clearpath . Rice seedlings with less than 2 leaves may be injured.
If a heavy rain occurs after applying Clearpath , drain the excess water from the rice field to avoid possible rice injury.
Clearpath must be applied to actively growing weeds.DO NOT apply into standing water (levee furrows or potholes) or flooded rice because weed control will be reduced. Initiate permanent flood within 2 days of postemergence application or as soon as the growth stage of rice permits. If the permanent flood is delayed and rainfall is insufficient for optimum rice growth, flush to maintain Clearpath herbicide  soil activity and to promote rice development. Include a recommended adjuvant with all postemergence applications to maximize weed control.
DO NOT apply Clearpath to Clearfield rice growing under stress induced by adverse conditions, such as other herbicide injury, cool temperatures, saline soil, nutrient deficiency and disease pressure, or to rice when conditions are forecast that stress rice, especially cool temperatures. If applied under these conditions, stunting and/or yellowing may occur in rice. Weed control may be reduced when Clearpath is applied during stress conditions.
An adjuvant must be added to the spray solution for optimum weed control activity. See the Adjuvants section under Mixing Instructions for specific instructions.
When Clearpath is applied postemergence, absorption will occur through both the roots and foliage. Susceptible weeds stop growing and either die or become noncompetitive with the crop. Activity of Clearpath on susceptible weeds is usually visible in 10 to 14 days. Clearpath not only controls many existing broadleaf and grass weeds when applied postemergence, it also provides control of susceptible weeds that may emerge after application.
Apply Clearpath  a minimum of 1 hour before rainfall.

Spraying Instructions
Apply Clearpath  only to Clearfield rice varieties and hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed).
Whenever possible, apply spray mixtures with ground spray equipment.
DO NOT apply when wind velocity is greater than 10 mph for ground application or 5 mph for aerial application, when temperature inversion conditions exist, or when spray may be carried to sensitive crops. Sensitive crops include, but are not limited to, leafy vegetables, cotton, tomatoes and non-Clearfield rice  varieties and hybrids.

Ground Application
Whenever possible, apply spray mixtures containing Clearpath with ground spray equipment. DO NOT make spray applications when wind speed is greater than 10 mph, when air temperatures exceed 90° F, or when environmental conditions exist for temperature inversions.
Uniformly apply with properly calibrated ground equipment in 10 or more gallons of water per acre. A spray pressure of 20 to 40 psi is recommended.
Adjust the boom height to ensure proper coverage of weed foliage (according to the manufacturer’s recommendation). Use only flat-fan nozzle tips for postemergence applications. Avoid overlaps when spraying.

Aerial Application
If application with ground spray equipment is not possible, application by aircraft is acceptable provided the aerial applicator understands the risks and assumes the liability associated with accidental spray drift from aerial application. DO NOT make spray applications when wind speed is greater than 5 mph, when air temperature exceeds 90° F, or when environmental conditions exist for temperature inversions. Use a maximum of 40 psi spray pressure.
Clearpath herbicide  may be applied by air only to Clearfield rice  varieties and hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed). DO NOT apply by air to other crops.
Uniformly apply with properly calibrated aerial equipment in 10 or more gallons of water per acre. When applied postemergence, the addition of an adjuvant is required for optimum weed control. Apply a crop oil at 1% v/v (1 gallon per 100 gallons of spray solution) with tolerant varieties or hybrids.
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The interaction of many equipment-related and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower are responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions.
The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target drift movement from aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements DO NOT apply to forestry applications, public health uses or to applications using dry formulations.
1. The distance of the outermost nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the wingspan or rotor.
2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the airstream and never be pointed downward more than 45 degrees.
Where states have more stringent regulations, they must be observed.
The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the information covered in the aerial drift reduction advisory information presented below.

Rotational Crop Restrictions
The following rotational crops may be planted following application of Clearpath at the following specified intervals. Planting earlier than the specified interval may result in crop injury. For Newpath® herbicide sequential applications that yield a total combined rate of 0.125 lb ae/A imazethapyr per season to 0.188 lb ae/A imazethapyr per season between the two applications, SOYBEAN is the only crop that may be planted the following year.
1. Anytime: Clearfield rice varieties and hybrids (not less than 75% hybrid seed)
2. Ten months after Clearpath application: Alfalfa Barley Edible beans and peas (other than lima beans and Southern peas) Field corn Field corn grown for seed Lima beans Peanuts Rye Southern peas Soybeans Wheat
3. Twelve months after Clearpath application: Tobacco
4. Eighteen months after Clearpath  application: Cotton Safflower Lettuce Sorghum Oats Sunflower Popcorn Sweet corn Rice (non-imidazolinone tolerant)
5. Twenty-six months after Clearpath application: Flax Potatoes
6. Forty months after Clearpath application: All crops not listed.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage Store in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Container Disposal
Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recycling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
Triple rinse containers small enough to shake (capacity ≤ 50 pounds) as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Triple rinse containers too large to shake (capacity > 50 pounds) as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or mix tank. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank, or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip.

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