Ag Retailers Association Commends EPA's Existing Stocks Order for Dicamba

After the EPA update on the Existing Stocks Order for dicamba product registrations, Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) president and CEO Daren Coppock applauded their fast response to the issue.

"ARA is extremely grateful for the quick action taken by EPA to issue an Existing Stocks Order for the dicamba product registrations vacated by the federal court in Arizona on February 6, 2024. This order will allow for the continued distribution, sale and use of these products within the channels of trade and growers' possession consistent with the FIFRA approved labels," Coppock said. "As EPA noted in the order, ARA's consistent position has been that, absent an EPA order allowing for the limited sale, distribution, and use of existing stocks, there will be unnecessary chaos and economic harm to agricultural retailers, distributors and the farmers they serve."

ARA's grassroots advocacy along with other agricultural organizations working with senior EPA officials shows the value of industry stakeholder involvement in shaping public policy.