To minimize ecological impacts of herbicides on endangered species and their habitats, EPA is proposing an Herbicide Strategy. This strategy aims to minimize erosion and runoff risk of herbicide. It would require on herbicide labels that growers gain 'efficacy points' by implement certain conservation practices. About 1,500 farmers from across the country have come together to tell EPA that their proposed herbicide strategy is a bad idea. Growers argue that the point system is too complex. Farmers were also concerned with the lack of affordable options so that growers could comply with the rules. The American Soybean Association says that for some, the proposed regulations could cost millions of dollars. For others, their location may not allow them to use herbicides at all. Kevin Malchine farms about 2,000 acres in Racine County. He was among the farmers who signed the letter to the EPA saying the framework is not a good idea. He says the blanket approach won't work for everyone, and it could negatively impact both agricultural production and existing conservation efforts.

To minimize ecological impacts of herbicides on endangered species and their habitats, EPA is proposing an Herbicide Strategy. This strategy aims to minimize erosion and runoff risk of herbicide. It would require on herbicide labels that growers gain 'efficacy points' by implement certain conservation practices. About 1,500 farmers from across the country have come together to tell EPA that their proposed herbicide strategy is a bad idea. Growers argue that the point system is too complex. Farmers were also concerned with the lack of affordable options so that growers could comply with the rules. The American Soybean Association says that for some, the proposed regulations could cost millions of dollars. For others, their location may not allow them to use herbicides at all. Kevin Malchine farms about 2,000 acres in Racine County. He was among the farmers who signed the letter to the EPA saying the framework is not a good idea. He says the blanket approach won't work for everyone, and it could negatively impact both agricultural production and existing conservation efforts.

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