Tag: Chlorpyrifos

With a new administration and new executive orders, the future of the controversial pesticide chlorpyrifos is in doubt.

Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) filed Administrative Rules with the Oregon Secretary of State that immediately limits the use of chlorpyrifos-based products and phases out nearly all use by December 31, 2023.  ODA said they wrote the rules with the help of a “diverse workgroup” of leaders and experts from many backgrounds including agriculture,… Continue reading Oregon Phasing Out Chlorpyrifos Use by 2023