Neonic-Coated Seed Ban Clears New York Legislature
The New York Legislature has passed a bill to prohibit the sale or use of corn, soybean or wheat seed coated with any of five different neonicotinoids unless the state environment and conservation commissioner determines there are not adequate alternatives.
The state Senate approved the bill last Friday; Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign it. It would go into effect in 2027, making New York the first state in the nation to take such broad action on seed coatings. Proponents, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, contend neonics harm pollinators and birds.
IFCA has been fighting neonic legislation at the Illinois general assembly for over ten years. No neonic legislation has ever moved or received a hearing in Springfield. IFCA will continue fighting for our ag retailers to be able to sell seed that has neonic treatment. IFCA will inform our members if any legislation on neonic ever gains traction in Illinois.
The state Senate approved the bill last Friday; Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign it. It would go into effect in 2027, making New York the first state in the nation to take such broad action on seed coatings. Proponents, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, contend neonics harm pollinators and birds.
IFCA has been fighting neonic legislation at the Illinois general assembly for over ten years. No neonic legislation has ever moved or received a hearing in Springfield. IFCA will continue fighting for our ag retailers to be able to sell seed that has neonic treatment. IFCA will inform our members if any legislation on neonic ever gains traction in Illinois.