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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…

US EPA considering limiting state pesticide regulations

State pesticide regulators are concerned EPA is considering whether to limit their ability to impose additional restrictions on pesticide use beyond federal guidelines. Last week, EPA announced it may look at a provision in federal law governing…
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US Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law

The Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (PRIA 4) has officially been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The long-term PRIA reauthorization is reported to strengthen and improve pesticide registration through 2023.…
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U.S. EPA releases for public comment draft guidance for plant regulators, including biostimulants

U.S. EPA is releasing for public comment Draft Guidance for Plant Regulators, Including Plant Biostimulants. Read a pre-publication copy of the draft guidance. In recognition of the growing categories of products generally known as plant…

US EPA wins new chance to argue against pesticide ban

A federal appeals court is reconsidering its ruling last year that ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban a particular pesticide. The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said Wednesday that it had accepted the arguments…