Farmers no longer have to record how they use restricted pesticides

The US Department of Agriculture has removed a rule requiring certified applicators to keep records of how they use certain restricted pesticides. This means farmers and other applicators will no longer have to track or report this information to the government.

For decades, the US government required detailed records for pesticides that pose higher risks to human health or the environment. These records allowed regulators to track pesticide use, investigate incidents, and understand exposure risks. Removing this requirement means a significant loss of data for public health and environmental monitoring.