U.S. EPA releases draft guidelines for plant regulators

In recognition of the growing categories of products generally known as plant biostimulants, this draft document gives guidance on which products are (and are not) subject to regulation under FIFRA as plant regulator pesticides, and what kinds…

U.S. EPA reaffirms finding that glyphosate does not cause cancer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step in the agency’s review of glyphosate . As part of this action, EPA continues to find that there are no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordance…

EFSA consults on assessments of plant protection active substances containing stereoisomers

In response to a request from the European Commission, EFSA has developed a guidance document that provides the information necessary to perform the risk assessment of plant protection active substances that contain stereoisomers in its composition…

19 agrochemical active ingredients will lose patent protection between 2019 and 2026

According to a new report published by Enigma, 19 agrochemical active ingredients will lose patent protection between 2019 and 2026. With so many products coming off patent, industry players have chances to choose the right off-patent/generic…

U.S. Structural Pest Control Market Approaches $9.0 Billion

The United States structural pest control industry is comprised of nearly 20,000 pest control firms. The professional pest control industry generated an estimated $8.971 billion in total service revenue in 2018, a 4.4 percent increase from the…

Approval of the active substance flutianil

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/481 of 22 March 2019 approving the active substance flutianil, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection…

Indian state turns to drones to modernise agriculture

In order to increase agricultural production with the help of precision farming technologies, the Indian state of Maharashtra turns to drones. The Maharashtra state government has been looking to work together with drone companies. A workshop…

Corn is Star Performer in 2018/19 South American Growing Season

For many years, corn has taken a back seat to soybean production in South America, but this year, corn has been the real star of the 2018/19 South American growing season. The way it stands now, the South American corn production will be…

Canada to phase out three neonicotinoid pesticides over the next two to three years

The federal government’s pesticide regulator says certain uses of a popular insecticide need to be restricted in order to protect the health of pollinators. In its final decision, published last Thursday, Health Canada’s Pest Management…