Insights and Stories on Chlorpyrifos

U.S. to ban use of chlorpyrifos on food crops

Aug. 18, 2021 at 7:46 pm CDT

UPDATED, Aug. 25 –– Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it will ban the use on food crops of chlorpyrifos insecticide, which has been linked to health problems in children. The decision is a victory for environmental activists who have fought to stop the […]

Thailand’s ban on two ag chemicals troubles farmers, industries

Jun. 1, 2020 at 3:27 pm CDT

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat

Corteva to stop making Lorsban

Feb. 6, 2020 at 11:01 am CST

By Tom Polansek

U.S. EPA wins new chance to argue against pesticide ban

Feb. 7, 2019 at 4:01 pm CST

By jonathan-stempel

U.S. appeals court orders EPA to ban pesticide said to harm children

Aug. 9, 2018 at 3:00 pm CDT

By jonathan-stempel

U of S research reveals controversial insecticides are toxic to songbirds

Nov. 9, 2017 at 11:39 am CST

Saskatoon – Research at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has linked the use of insecticides to serious health issues in songbirds. “Studies on the risks of neonicotinoids have often focused on bees that have been experiencing population declines. However, it is not just bees that are being affected […]

By University of Saskatchewan

U.S. senators seek ban on pesticide chlorpyrifos

Jul. 25, 2017 at 1:35 pm CDT

New York / Reuters – A group of Democratic senators hopes to ban a pesticide the U.S. government has greenlighted for use, according to a bill unveiled on Tuesday in a challenge to Republican President Donald Trump’s push to loosen environmental regulations. The bill, introduced by Senator Tom Udall of […]

By Emily Flitter

Quebec heading toward neonic limits on crops

Nov. 23, 2015 at 2:35 am CST

The Quebec government is preparing consultations ahead of a wide legislative swath through the province’s pesticide sector, to limit farmers’ use of neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments and certain other pesticides. Environment Minister David Heurtel on Sunday released the province’s pesticide strategy for 2015 to 2018, mapping out the Couillard government’s […]

By Dave Bedard