US environmental regulators have approved a new pesticide, amicarbazone, for use on sugarcane crops. This means farmers can now use this chemical on their fields, and the sugarcane products will contain residues of it.
Why it matters
The US environmental regulators set limits on how much pesticide residue can be in food. When they approve a new pesticide, it means they have decided it is safe enough for public consumption at certain levels. This approval expands the tools available to sugarcane farmers for pest control.
The signal
Watch for any future reports on the environmental impact of amicarbazone use, or changes in pest resistance in sugarcane crops.