Groups ask EPA for more hemp crop protection
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10/7/2019
The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National
Industrial Hemp Council have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to add
10 crop protection products to those applications approved for use on hemp. The
groups made the request in rulemaking comments submitted to the agency.
“(F)or hemp to reach its full potential, it is essential that EPA take a
leadership role in consistent review of applications for use on hemp, to
facilitate a consistent and equal playing field to the degree possible across
state jurisdictions. EPA’s approach here is encouraging on this front,” the
groups wrote.
EPA requested comments regarding adding hemp to the labels of products registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
The groups also asked EPA to approve these and additional applications to expand the range of approved products and provide their members with lawful options for pest control beginning in 2020.
The full comment letter is available here.
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