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Agricultural field that the EPA requires specific mitigations be calculated for through new Endangered Species Act labeling
Understanding new ESA label requirements for the 2026 Illinois spraying season
Spraying season has officially begun in Illinois agriculture, and this year, additional steps may be necessary to make an application due to a recent...
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When using pesticides, watch for wells
If you apply pesticides, good environmental safety practices can help protect sensitive areas that influence drinking water quality. Be aware of...
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Promoting safety awareness and practices: February’s National Pesticide Safety Education Month
February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month, and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), the American Phytopathological Society (APS),...
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EPA launches new tools to help applicators meet ESA mitigation requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new digital tools designed to help pesticide applicators comply with the Endangered...
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Understanding the EPA’s final herbicide strategy
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - In August 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a new herbicide strategy aimed at better aligning with the Endangered Species Act. This new strategy will alter pesticide labels by adding extra mitigation measures that seek to reduce pesticide exposure to over...