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E86: Changes Come for Pesticide Use

January 28, 2022 DTN/Progressive Farmer Season 1 Episode 86
Field Posts
E86: Changes Come for Pesticide Use
Show Notes

Dicamba has been at the center of pesticide controversy for years, and though EPA says they don’t expect to be able to make changes before the 2022 season, a recent EPA analysis might have changed the stakes in a pending lawsuit that could cause some mid-season disruptions. On top of that, EPA also announced in January a new strategy for complying with the Endangered Species Act, which is already riling the ag and environmental communities over county-level restrictions of some pesticides. 

 

DTN
staff reporter Emily Unglesbee joins us today for a deep dive on dicamba news
to watch, what’s next for chemicals like Enlist, and who to consult for
information about how your labels might have changed.