Aaron Hager - Navigating a New Era: Understanding the Endangered Species Act and Its Impact on Pesticide Regulation

Aaron Hager is a Professor and Extension Weed Science Specialist at the University of Illinois.  In this presentation, Hager discusses proposed changes in pesticide use regulations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA). He highlights the complexity of these changes, including more detailed labels, additional record-keeping, and specific mitigation measures to protect endangered species and their habitats. The presentation also emphasizes the importance of public feedback on these proposals and the ongoing nature of regulatory adjustments.

Originally recorded for the 2024 Crop Management Conference