Massachusetts S587 aims to protect pollinators and public health by restricting neonicotinoid use in agriculture.
Massachusetts S587 seeks to safeguard pollinators and public health by prohibiting the distribution, sale, or use of neonicotinoid-treated agricultural seeds for corn, wheat, or soybean starting January 1, 2029. The bill allows the Department of Agricultural Resources to issue waivers for neonicotinoid use if specific conditions are met, including completion of integrated pest management training, a pest risk assessment, and submission of a pest risk assessment report.
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