US environmental regulators approve a new pesticide for more crops

US environmental regulators have set new limits for residues of glufosinate-P, a pesticide, on various food crops. This means farmers can now use this specific pesticide on more types of crops without exceeding legal residue levels.

This rule expands the legal use of a specific pesticide, glufosinate-P, across a wider range of agricultural products. For farmers, it means more options for pest control, potentially leading to higher yields or easier management of certain pests. For consumers, it means this chemical will now be present in a broader array of foods, within the newly established safety limits.