Shortages of key herbicides were already predicted to be a problem for 2022. That situation has gone from bad to worse in a matter of days.
Global pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions force some to pivot from chemicals to biological and/or mechanical measures.
State says label identifying herbicide as carcinogenic will remain despite government agency’s refusal to approve such labels.
Draft available for 60-day public comment.
Paper says herbicide not carcinogenic at doses relevant for human health risk assessment.
Risk unlikely when consuming crops treated with herbicide.
Growers need to plan a multipronged attack, including cultural practices and new products.