Burden Reduction on the Growth of Spices

     On November 6th, 2020, the EPA had finally announced that a rule revising pesticide crop regulations for herbs and spices, essentially saving costs of the growers around $52 millions dollars annually. In this rule, the EPA revises commodity definitions, reducing the burden that the aforementioned spice and herb growers have to carry by reducing not only the amount paid towards the government for certain actions, but also international trade and purchases, and especially in regards to pesticide regulations and fees, however, maintaining the health standards that the EPA has normally set as a precedent. Overall, the EPA has allowed these spices and herbs, and especially those with increased value, specifically medicinal herbs, etc, to be produced on a more extensive basis. 

    Although not very in-depth in terms of the goings-on mentioned within the actual event itself, this decision is very influential throughout the spice and herb growing within America, as well as greatly affecting its exports in turn. This subject directly relates to the current subject at hand, being pesticides, their uses, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. In general, I don't think this information is too relevant for every person to understand, but it does give good insight into the processes behind the regulations of farmers, as well as some of the restrictions put in place, or even removed, in order to assist them or keep the 'commons' free of harm.


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