Articles tagged under: atrazine
Lawmakers Push Back on Atrazine Changes
Published August 19, 2022
House members sent a letter to the EPA, pushing back on a proposed new label for atrazine. The lawmakers said the EPA also proposes an unworkable list of mitigation measures required when using the herbicide. Minnesota Representatives Tom Emmer and…New Regs Proposed for Atrazine Use
Published July 1, 2022
EPA has proposed new regulations to limit the impact of atrazine on lakes, streams and rivers. The agency is considering a ban on aerial application. Ultra-low application rates are also being considered. National Corn Growers Association President Chris Edington said…EPA Takes Public Comments on Atrazine Use
Published February 17, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a draft Endangered Species Act biological evaluation of atrazine. Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser says atrazine is an important tool for controlling weeds. "We want to make…