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Chlorpyrifos back in growers' toolbox following court ruling

11/02/23 6:44 PM By Steve Davies
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In a major victory for grower groups, a federal appeals court vacated EPA regulations banning the use of chlorpyrifos, which should allow the insecticide to continue to be used in agriculture.

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