The European Union has announced a complete ban on propiconazole to go into effect in September 2021. Michael and Lesley examine the decision to arbitrarily remove this tool from the farmer’s toolbox. USA Rice’s International Trade Vice President Peter Bachmann discusses the motivations; then University of Arkansas’ Dr. Jarrod Hardke, California Rice Commission’s Roberta Firoved, & USA Rice’s Dr. Steve Linscombe talk the science behind crop protectants, MRLs, and the unintended consequences of regulation.
Guests
Peter Bachmann, VP International Trade, USA Rice; Dr. Jarrod Hardke, Professor, University of Arkansas; Roberta Firoved, Industry Affairs, California Rice Commission and Dr. Steve Linscombe, USA Rice
