IL Corn Reviews Final Herbicide Strategy

August 22, 2024

IL Corn staff is actively reviewing the Final Herbicide Strategy released on August 20, 2024. This strategy is part of the EPA's efforts to comply with a court ruling mandating alignment with the Endangered Species Act. Throughout this process, IL Corn has collaborated closely with the U.S. EPA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to offer input and suggestions.

 

While our review is ongoing, we're pleased to note several positive changes in the mitigation requirements for farmers within the final strategy. This review coincides with the public comment period for the Draft Insecticide Strategy, with comments due by September 23, 2024.

 

For questions, more information, or to share your suggestions, please reach out to Megan Dwyer at mdwyer@ilcorn.org.

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