U.S. EPA
EPA Releases Reports as Part of Agency Efforts to Optimize Pesticide Registration Processes
EPA releases two reports evaluating pesticide registration processes, aiming to improve efficiency, training, and transparency under PRIA 5 mandates.
EPA Announces Proposed Registration of Fungicide Fluoxapiprolin
Fluoxapiprolin provides an alternative active ingredient for control of diseases like downy mildew, late blight or phytophthora blight.
EPA Announces Action to Protect Endangered Species from Insecticide Methomyl
All methomyl products are RUPs and may only be applied by certified applicators.
EPA Announces Proposed Registration of Pesticide Diflufenican
Diflufenican is a broad-spectrum herbicide for control of broadleaf weeds including waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, and other pigweed species in corn and soybean.
EPA Proposes to Register New Pesticide for Varroa Mite Control
One technical and two end use products containing the new active ingredient Vadescana have been proposed.
EPA Releases Strategy to Better Protect Endangered Species from Insecticides Using Commonsense Practices
The final Insecticide Strategy provides flexibilities to states and growers. Find out what association leaders are saying.
EPA: Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox
EPA developed the materials in this toolbox for a variety of stakeholders who may have differing levels of knowledge about EPA’s efforts to protect listed species.
EPA Finalizes Cancellation of the Pesticide Dacthal
DCPA (Dacthal) was registered to control weeds and primarily used on crops such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions.
EPA Approves New California-Specific Labels for Sulfoxaflor with Additional Protections for Threatened and Endangered Species
Growers and applicators can use sulfoxaflor in rotation with other insecticides to reduce the potential spread of insecticide resistance.
EPA Announces Next Steps to Protect Endangered Species from Chlorpyrifos
Additional measures to protect federally threatened or endangered species and their designated critical habitats from the effects of chlorpyrifos.
EPA Issues Emergency Order to Stop Use of Pesticide DCPA to Address Serious Health Risk
This is the first time in almost 40 years EPA has taken this type of emergency action.
U.S. EPA Issues Final Cancellation and Termination of Uses Order for Several Chlorpyrifos Products
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide that has been used for many food crops, including soybeans.
EPA Proposes to Register New Herbicide Active Ingredient Glufosinate-P
Glufosinate-P to control weeds in non-tolerant and glufosinate-resistant corn, sweet corn, soybean, cotton, and canola.
EPA Implements Mitigation Measures for Insecticides Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, and Malathion to Protect Endangered Species
The measures include changes to pesticide labeling requirements and issuing of Endangered Species Protection Bulletins.
EPA Outlines Implementation Approaches for Endangered Species Act Pesticide Policies
New approach ensures EPA’s work to protect endangered species from pesticides is practical, flexible, and supports the agricultural community.
EPA and USDA Sign MOU to Help Protect Endangered Species and Support Sustainable Agriculture
This coordination will help EPA meet its obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) while increasing flexibility for the agricultural community.
What’s Next for Chlorpyrifos?
The U.S. EPA intends to issue a notice correcting regulations to reflect the court’s reinstatement of chlorpyrifos tolerances.
EPA Withdraws Glyphosate Interim Decision
Pesticide products containing glyphosate continue to remain on the market and be used according to the product label and are unaffected by this action.
EPA Takes Step to Protect Vulnerable Species from Three Organophosphate Insecticides
Agency to implement the National Marine Fisheries Service’s final biological opinion for malathion, chlorpyrifos and diazinon.