MPCA Withdraws Rulemaking for Treated Seed Disposal

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is withdrawing the rulemaking process for pesticide-treated seed disposal. The decision is based on a May report from the Administrative Law Judge, which said the agency made procedural errors during the rulemaking process. If the MPCA initiates the rulemaking process again, it will need to start from scratch. The Legislature directed the MPCA to focus on unused and unsold treated seed in 2023, defining it as solid waste. A joint statement by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Soybean Growers Association said this action is a win for farm groups and family farmers.