EPA Proposes Reapproval of Dicamba Weedkiller Amid Controversy
TL;DR
The EPA has proposed allowing the use of three dicamba-based herbicide products on genetically engineered cotton and soybeans, despite previous bans due to crop damage concerns from drift, with the agency citing no health risks and support from agriculture groups, while environmental advocates criticize the decision.
- E.P.A. Proposes Allowing Use of Dicamba Weedkiller on Some Crops The New York Times
- Courts banned this herbicide twice. The EPA wants to bring it back. The Washington Post
- US EPA moves to approve dicamba weedkiller use on cotton, soybeans Reuters
- Trump EPA 'Hitting New Heights of Absurdity' With Plan to Reapprove Pesticide Dicamba Common Dreams
- Proposed OTT Dicamba Registrations Eliminate Application Cutoff Dates DTN Progressive Farmer
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