Last week, a federal appeals court ordered the EPA to remove chlorpyrifos from sale in the United States within 60 days. While the threat of losing chlorpyrifos is not new and the ban is bound to happen eventually, this was a surprise decision that could significantly impact the way we manage pests in the southeast. The situation is still unfolding, but you can read more about the decision here:
https://apnews.com/e87ad38befdc4a58b0778286404ee826 and https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/latest-chlorpyrifos-court-drama-farm-industry-middle/
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