The Environmental Protection Agency has released a final rule that revokes all tolerances for chlorpyrifos pesticide. It’s been used for a large variety of agricultural uses including on soybeans and some other row crops. Iowa Soybean Association President Jeff Jorgenson says anytime producers use a tool that’s used for pest management is a concern.
He says any decisions made by the EPA or other government agencies regarding chemicals and what can be used must be based on sound science.
Jorgenson didn’t say which products specifically but did says there are some other treatment options growers can consider using now that chlorpyrifos is out of the picture. He says they’ll be working to find those as they plan for the next growing season.
The EPA says chlorpyrifos has been associated with potential neurological effects in children as part of their reason for disallowing use of the product.
