There’s a new resource to help farmers navigate pesticide label changes

As farmers and ranchers work to navigate the Endangered Species Act, several groups have teamed up to make the law easier to navigate.

The Ag Retailers Association has helped to develop a pesticide user guide so farmers can navigate changes to pesticide labels. The group’s president says label changes can be challenging, but they hope a centralized source of information can be helpful.

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