The sun sets on an organophosphate insecticide used since 1966. Corteva has announced a phase-out of chlorpyrifos by end of 2020 due to declining sales.
- Rootshield HC biological fungicide label is expanded for suppression of Botrytis blight and root rot on Asian water spinach.
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reaffirmed the safety of glyphosate in its Interim Registration Review Decision. The agency’s review of a decade of herbicide data confirms that the active ingredient is not carcinogenic.
- Miravis is the global umbrella brand for several group 7 fungicides containing Adepidyn, the trademarked name for the active ingredient. Miravis Duo is for cucurbit and fruiting vegetables while Miravis Prime is for grapes.
- A federal court has ruled in support of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s authority to set phase-in periods for amended pesticide registrations.