…applicators, wildlife and the environment.” Seed treatments undergo rigorous testing and review by the EPA prior to being permitted to be used commercially. The industry is constantly evolving to improve…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…are the same or indistinguishable from varieties developed through more traditional methods, they should not be treated differently from a regulatory perspective. It is critical that USDA, EPA and FDA…
Trusted, reliable protection
…EPA registered? Any product that makes claims for the control of plant diseases, insects, weeds or plant growth regulator effects are required to be registered with the US Environmental Protection…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
…was originally enacted. Signed on March 8, 2 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to implement the law as soon as possible. “The law will ensure farmers, consumers, and…
BASF Sells Two Properties to Competitors
…global markets, with expectations of being launched this year in the U.S., pending EPA registration. In addition to nematode protection, in corn, cotton and soybeans, the seed treatment contains a…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…(EPA). Many EPA functions will remain suspended during the shutdown, including the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) as well as the publication of the new proposed Waters of the United…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
Pesticide residue levels on produce tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are well within the safety requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The USDA recently published…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…47,732 tons of nitrogen and 7,821 tons of phosphorus on cropland. Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) (PDF, 130 KB) in October, USDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…the national food loss and waste reduction goal, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/call-action-stakeholders-united-states-food-loss-waste-2030-reduction For more information on the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, visit: www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/united-states-food-loss-and-waste-2030-champions Learn more about EPA’s Pacific Southwest…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…and streams that only hold water when it rains. “This welcome action from the EPA and Army Corps will help bring clarity to Clean Water Act regulations and help farmers…
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) are proposing a clear, understandable, and implementable definition of “waters of the United States” that clarifies federal…
Secretary Perdue Regarding EPA Decision on Dicamba
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the registration of dicamba for two years. The extension…
EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration
…stakeholders. “EPA understands that dicamba is a valuable pest control tool for America’s farmers,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “By extending the registration for another two years with important…
Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
A new joint agreement under the Winning on Reducing Food Waste initiative was recently signed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the…