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This is the first time in almost 40 years EPA has taken this type of emergency action.

Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide that has been used for many food crops, including soybeans.

Glufosinate-P to control weeds in non-tolerant and glufosinate-resistant corn, sweet corn, soybean, cotton, and canola.

The measures include changes to pesticide labeling requirements and issuing of Endangered Species Protection Bulletins.

The U.S. EPA intends to issue a notice correcting regulations to reflect the court’s reinstatement of chlorpyrifos tolerances.

Fluazaindolizine can be used to control nematodes on vegetables and some fruits, and will help delay the further development of nematicide resistance.

his suspension prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of this DCPA technical product, including use to formulate new end-use product.

The EPA has registered two pesticide products containing the new active ingredient pyraclonil to control weeds in water-seeded rice in California.

Pesticide products containing glyphosate continue to remain on the market and be used according to the product label and are unaffected by this action.

DCPA is an herbicide applied to control grasses and certain broadleaf weeds in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings.

EPA received approximately 3,500 dicamba-related incident reports from this past season.

The former president of Field to Market will lead outreach and engagement efforts with the agricultural community for EPA.

Fluindapyr, in suspension concentrate form, can be used on soybeans, cereal grains, and other crops, as well as several nonagricultural uses.

Trifludimoxazin is an herbicide intended for pre- and/or post-emergent control of broadleaf and grass weeds for a variety of crops.

Biological evaluations are the beginning of EPA’s Endangered Species Act consultation review process for certain pesticides.

Registration of the use of isoxaflutole on genetically engineered soybeans will provide soybean farmers with a new tool to control herbicide-resistant weeds.

EPA has concluded that there are no risks of concern to human health when glyphosate is used according to the label.

Finalizing this list of high-priority chemicals for risk evaluation represents the final step in the prioritization process outlined in TSCA.

Both actions provide regulatory certainty and clarity on how these tools can be used safely while also helping to ensure a strong and vibrant U.S. agricultural market.

The U.S. EPA is taking an important step in its regulatory review of paraquat — an herbicide used in agricultural…