A pesticide used on nuts and fruits can now be used on more crops
What happened
US environmental regulators have approved new uses for the pesticide methoxyfenozide. This means farmers can now apply it to a wider range of food and feed crops, including some fruits and nuts.
Why it matters
Pesticide approvals like this one quietly expand the tools available to farmers. It means growers of specific crops, like certain berries and tree nuts, now have another option for pest control. This can affect crop yields and the cost of food.
The signal
Watch for changes in pesticide use data for these newly approved crops, which would indicate how widely farmers adopt this new option.