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EPA Sets Diflufenican Residue Tolerances for Corn and Soybean Commodities

This EPA regulatory action establishes legal residue limits for the pesticide diflufenican in various agricultural commodities. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Pesticide Programs - OEM Mentioned: - Bayer CropScience (petitioner for the tolerance levels) - Products/Commodities Affected: - Corn (field, forage, grain, stover) - Soybean (forage, hay, seed) - Each commodity has a specified tolerance for diflufenican residues (e.g., 0.01 ppm for most items, 0.015 ppm for soybean hay) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement or contract opportunity - The rule sets maximum permissible residue levels for diflufenican to ensure food safety - No products or services are being solicited or awarded - The regulation impacts agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers

Description

This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of the pesticide diflufenican in or on multiple agricultural commodities including corn and soybean products. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued this final rule effective June 30, 2026, following a petition from Bayer CropScience requesting maximum permissible residue levels. The rule sets specific parts per million limits for diflufenican residues on various commodities to ensure safety. Objections and requests for hearings must be submitted by August 31, 2026, in accordance with EPA regulations.

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