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Groups Sue Over Atrazine Regs

Published October 15, 2026

Environmental and public-health groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over water-quality standards for atrazine. The lawsuit argues EPA has failed to complete Clean Water Act criteria for the widely used corn herbicide after beginning the process more than 25…

USFWS Releases Atrazine Decision

Published July 30, 2026

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized its biological review of Atrazine. It found that Atrazine does not jeopardize threatened or endangered species. This clears the way for EPA to complete its registration review of this crop protection tool.

Another Atrazine Lawsuit

Published June 1, 2026

Three environmental organizations are threatening legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency, claiming the agency has failed to establish required water quality standards for atrazine. The groups argue EPA is violating the Clean Water Act by not issuing aquatic life criteria…

Standing Up for Crop Protection Tools

Published July 15, 2025

A recent assessment by the Make America Healthy Again Commission targeted crop protection tools, including glyphosate and atrazine. The National Association of Corn Growers is asking its members to weigh in with the Trump Administration before the Commission’s follow-up report…

ASA President Calls MAHA Report a ‘Flat-Out Attack’ on U.S. Farmers

Published May 23, 2025

American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland voiced frustration over the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s new report, criticizing both its content and the lack of transparency behind its development. “Production agriculture didn’t really have a seat at the table, it…

NCGA Slams MAHA Report as Fear-Based

Published May 23, 2025

The National Corn Growers Association called the MAHA report “fear-based rather than science-based,” warning it could mislead the public about proven crop protection tools like atrazine and glyphosate. The group emphasized that these products have undergone decades of scientific review…

Pesticides Under Scrutiny in MAHA Report

Published May 23, 2025

President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Commission released its long-awaited report Thursday, pointing to poor diets, chemical exposure, and overmedication as key drivers of chronic illness in children. It highlights concerns about environmental toxins, calling for further research into substances…

Public Input Sought Over Atrazine Use

Published October 3, 2022

The National Corn Growers Association has a call-to-action underway. The group is asking its members to submit comments to the EPA about the role atrazine has in agriculture. EPA is considering strict regulations regarding the use of atrazine. Public comments…

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…

Articles tagged under: atrazine

Groups Sue Over Atrazine Regs

USFWS Releases Atrazine Decision

Another Atrazine Lawsuit

Standing Up for Crop Protection Tools

ASA President Calls MAHA Report a ‘Flat-Out Attack’ on U.S. Farmers

NCGA Slams MAHA Report as Fear-Based

Pesticides Under Scrutiny in MAHA Report

Public Input Sought Over Atrazine Use

Lawmakers Push Back on Atrazine Changes

New Regs Proposed for Atrazine Use

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