Farmers Appreciate EPA’s Science-Based Approach

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on EPA finalizing the registration of dicamba products.

“Farmers appreciate the decision by Administrator Lee Zeldin and the EPA to release a new registration and updated label for dicamba, an important herbicide that allows farmers to grow safe and healthy food and fiber. EPA’s review and approval process, based on sound science, resulted in guidance that gives us continued confidence it can be safely applied. We look forward to helping ensure farmers clearly understand the updated label requirements.

“Farmers take seriously our responsibility to care for the resources we’ve been entrusted with, including the careful use of pesticides. Today’s announcement will provide farmers with certainty as they plan for this year’s planting season.”

Farm Bureau has long advocated for access to safe, effective and innovative crop protection tools. This week, AFBF joined several other agricultural organizations in calling on EPA to uphold its science-based review and approval process. To read the letter, click here.