The Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the pesticide, glyphosate with a draft biological evaluation. That evaluation scrutinizes glyphosate’s potential effect on federally listed endangered species and designated critical habitats. Kelly Brunkhorst, Executive Director of the Nebraska Corn Grower’s Association and Corn Board says glyphosate has been used for decades and proved to be a safe and effective product.

Part of the EPA’s glyphosate concerns center around runoff and spray drift. Brunkhorst says with proper conservation practices, producers have addressed any runoff issues with glyphosate.

He says there’s a three step process used in order to ensure glyphosate can be used safely.

The recent evaluation draft put out by the EPA means that glyphosate will have to undergo more reviews before its routine registration review can be completed, likely in 2021.