Source: Sonja Begemann, AGWEB, 11/5/20


Weeds resist, insects persist and fungus continues to grow — that is, unless stewardship is practiced and new tools are introduced. One of the biggest barriers to introducing new pesticides, which includes herbicides, insecticides and fungicides, is the uncertain timing and expense of regulatory approvals and review. For perspective, each new active ingredient that hits the farmgate takes about six years from start to finish. Today, EPA, the agency in charge of such registrations, is about 300 days behind, according to Chris Novak, CropLife America president.

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