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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read all Directions for Use carefully before applying. 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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN POOR WEED CONTROL, CROP INJURY, OR ILLEGAL RESIDUES.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT 
Mode of action 
F9312-3 contains pyroxasulfone which acts to inhibit very long-chain fatty acid synthesis as a Group 15 (WSSA)/ Group K3 (HRAC) herbicide. It is a root and shoot growth inhibitor that controls susceptible germinating seedlings before or soon after they emerge from the soil. Any weed population may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to pyroxasulfone and other Group 15 herbicides. Weed species with resistance to Group 15 may eventually dominate the weed population if Group 15 herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field or in successive years as the primary method of control for targeted species. This may results in partial or total loss of control of those species by pyroxasulfone or other Group 15 herbicides.

Resistant Weeds 
Some weeds are known to develop resistance to herbicides that have been used repeatedly. While the development of resistance is well understood, it is not easily predicted. Therefore herbicides should be used in conjunction with resistance management strategies in the area. Consult the local or State agricultural advisors for herbicide resistance strategies. If weed resistance should develop in the area, this product used alone may not continue to provide sufficient levels of weed control. If the reduced levels of control cannot be
attributed to improper application timing, unfavorable weather conditions or abnormally high weed pressure, a resistant strain may have developed. To reduce the potential for weed resistance, use this product in a rotation program with other classes of chemistry and modes of action. Always apply this product at the labeled rates and in accordance with the use directions. For optimum performance, scout fields carefully and begin applications when weeds are small. If resistance is suspected, contact the local or State agricultural advisors.

PRODUCT INFORMATION 
F9312-3 can be applied in all tillage systems (conventional, reduced and notillage). F9312-3 can be applied in the fall or in the spring as a preplant, pre plant incorporated, preemergence, or early post emergence treatment for susceptible grass and broadleaf weeds in cotton and spring and winter wheat. Consult individual crop sections for specific use instructions.

Weed Size: 
When applying F9312-3 alone for post emergent weed control, apply before the weeds have reached the maximum height listed in Tables 4 and 6. Application after weeds have reached the listed maximum height for control could result in commercially unacceptable weed control. For control of weeds in post applications larger than listed in Tables 4 and 6 and for wider spectrum, apply in tank-mixture with herbicide(s) that are labeled for control of targeted weeds. Uniform spray coverage is necessary for optimum performance. Always read and follow label directions for all tank mix products before using.

Application Instructions and Timings:
Moisture is necessary to activate the active ingredient pyroxasulfone in soil for weed control. Dry weather following applications of F9312-3 may reduce effectiveness. However, when adequate moisture is received after dry conditions, F9312-3 will control susceptible germinating weeds. F9312-3 may not control weeds that germinate after application but before an activating rainfall and/or irrigation of at least 0.5 inch, or weeds that germinate through cracks resulting from dry soil. When adequate moisture is not received after F9312-3 application, weed control may be improved by irrigation. If no rain occurs within 7 days after application, apply overhead irrigation if available at 0.5 to 0.75 inch total volume. Use a maximum of 0.5 inch on coarse textured sojls and a maximum of 1.0 inch on medium and fine textured soils. Do not use on peat or muck soils or mineral soils with 10% or more organic matter content. Refer to the crop specific information section for specific application rates, timings and the restrictions and limitations by crop and use pattern. Crop seeds must be planted a minimum of 1 inch deep.

Application Precautions for Post Emergence Applications:
1. If applying F9312-3 post emergence, avoid applications when crop foliage is wet due to heavy dew, rain, or irrigation moisture. If F9312-3 is applied post emergence, shortly before or soon after rainfall, crop response can occur. Recovery from this response is rapid and normal growth is not delayed. Crop yields will not be impacted by this crop response.
2. Do not apply if crop is under severe stress due to drought, cold weather, hail, flooding, water-logged or compacted soil, disease, insect damage, nutrient deficiency (especially low nitrogen levels), or other causes.
3. Do not irrigate within 4 hours of a post emergence application of F9312-3. Rainfall or irrigation within 1 hour may wash F9312-3 off of the weeds during this period and may reduce post emergence performance.
4. Observe all precautions and limitations on the label of each product used in tank mixture with F9312-3.

Restrictions
• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
• Do not use flood irrigation to apply, activate or incorporate this product.
• Do not exceed the maximum seasonal use rates.
• Do not apply to frozen or snow-covered ground.

Ground Application
Use sufficient spray pressure and spray volume for accurate and uniform application. Refer to instructions for the spray equipment used to determine the actual minimum volume. The carrier may be either water or a sprayable fluid fertilizer. Do not apply this product without dilution in a spray carrier. For preplant, preplant incorporated, or preemergence applications, apply F9312-3 in a minimum of 5 gallons of water per acre or 20 or more gallons of sprayable fluid nitrogen fertilizer per treated acre for weed control applications. For postemergence applications, apply F9312-3 in a minimum of 10 gallons per acre of finished spray solution. If a dense crop and/or weed canopy is present, use up to 40 gallons of spray solution per acre.

Aerial Application
Use nozzle types and arrangements that will provide optimum coverage while producing a minimal amount of fine droplets. Apply at a minimum of 3 gallons of finished spray per acre. Spray volumes greater than 3 GPA may be needed for dense weed populations or with dense crop canopies.