Articles tagged under: pesticide
Amicus Brief Filed in Glyphosate Case
Published May 24, 2022
A coalition of 54 agricultural groups is calling on President Biden to withdraw a recent friend-of-the-court brief submitted to Supreme Court. The U.S. Solicitor General advised the court against taking up a case dealing with pesticide labels. The high court…EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Use on Food Crops
Published August 18, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is banning the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on U.S. food crops. According to the EPA, the pesticide has been associated with potential neurological affects in children. In a statement, EPA said after the delays and…New EPA Expected to Be Tougher on Regulations
Published January 25, 2021
As the Biden administration’s political appointees are named and executive orders are issued, ag lobbyist Jim Callan, is watching what’s happening at the Environmental Protection Agency. "It appears the new administration is going to be tougher on pesticide and herbicide…ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended
Published April 10, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order suspending the April 1 expiration date for commercial, public and private pesticide applicator certifications. This will continue for the duration of the coronavirus. Applicators and dealers certified through April 1 will…