The Endangered Species Act: What you need to know
The EPA's herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide strategies are expected to change, and they have yet to be finalized. The strategies aim to minimize the exposure of protected species to pesticides. Changes will include additional runoff, erosion, and spray drift reduction measures for many products. This article helps explain how to be prepared for the changes.
Proposed listing of the monarch butterfly as a threatened species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in the 48 contiguous states. A public comment period is open until March 12. You can help the agency understand how production agriculture and monarch conservation efforts can coexist. Learn more in this article.