US EPA allows dicamba weedkiller use despite legal halt, amidst environmental concerns.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted permission for farmers to use existing supplies of dicamba weedkillers despite a federal court ruling that halted sprayings. This decision is a win for farmers and agrichemical companies who rely on dicamba products as they can continue to use these weedkillers during the summer growing season. Environmental activists have expressed concerns over dicamba herbicides as they can drift and damage non-resistant crops.

February 14, 2024
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