EPA has approved a new tolerance for sulfur dioxide on blueberries. Read more here.
Category: Food Use
2023 IR-4 Project Research Symposium: Food Crops
The IR-4 Project Research Symposium took place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Tolerance Success: Cyclaniliprole
Cyclaniliprole was registered for use on artichoke, pepper/eggplant, sunflower, and tomato subgroups.
Tolerance Success: Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur dioxide was registered for use on blueberry.
Tolerance Success: Methoxyfenozide
Methoxyfenozide was registered for use on leafy vegetables, brassicas, tropical fruits, and more.
Revised Crop Group Table Now Available
The EPA recently released the sixth Final Rule in a series of updates to pesticide crop groupings. The revised crop group table is now available here.
Tolerance Success: Glufosinate
Glufosinate was registered for use on avocado, bushberry, cottonseed, and more.
Tolerance Success: Novaluron
Novaluron was registered for use on Bean and Legume Vegetable Subgroups 6-22A-F, and Forage Peas.
From Chickpeas to Quinoa: EPA Expands Legume and Cereal Grain Crop Groups
EPA has released the sixth Final Rule in a series of updates to pesticide crop groups. This update includes new commodities and additional subgroups in Legumes and Cereal Grains.
2022 Food Use Workshop Project Nomination Lists Posted
Projects nominated as “A” priorities have been posted for viewing in advance of the 2022 Food Use Workshop. Only projects nominated as “A” priorities will be considered for funding at the annual priority setting event.