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The government that governs least governs best. You can take that to the bank.
It’s time to shut down the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Look, I get the animus towards the government generally and the EPA specifically but this action is correct. It’s a petition from far, far (like you need a telescope and measure the distance in light-years) leftist environmental non-profits that cannot sway anyone through the normal regulatory process.
It’s not that these products are not regulated but rather that the application is deemed to take place in the factory where the seeds are treated and packaged.
That’s what the law and regulations state at the present time.
Bottom line: if someone from an NGO tells you the sky is blue, interrupt them and walk outside to confirm for yourself.
Ummm. Is it just me who knows pollinators pollinate flowers and not seeds?
Folks,
no decision is perfect. There are pros and cons
These contribute greatly to crop production but can cause harm to insects.
Elimination like DDT is not the answer.
It is important to state the problem correctly.
All crop seeds have at least a fungicide coating to keep them from rotting in the fields before they germinate.
It has been like this for probably 70 years.