EPA Opens Door to New Pesticide Ingredients: Farmers, Speak Up Now
Published Date: 1/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA just announced it’s reviewing new pesticide ingredients that companies want to register. If you’re involved in farming, gardening, or pest control, this could mean new products soon. You’ve got until February 27, 2026, to share your thoughts, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
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EPA Reviewing New Herbicide for Many Crops
The EPA has received applications from Bayer CropScience for a new active ingredient, icafolin-methyl, and several formulations received June 27, 2025, that are proposed for use on crops including canola, cereals (wheat, barley, rye, triticale, quinoa, oats), citrus, field corn (grain and silage), grapes, pome fruit, stone fruit, soybeans, pulses, popcorn, and many tree nuts. The Agency is soliciting public comment on these applications and says comments must be received on or before February 27, 2026; the notice also states that receipt of applications does not imply EPA approval.
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