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Syngenta Voluntarily Cancels Paraquat Pesticide Registration in California

Effective April 1, 2026, Syngenta voluntarily cancelled registration of Gramoxone® SL 3.0, a paraquat-dichloride herbicide, in California. Products containing paraquat from other registered companies remain unaffected and continue under separate DPR reevaluation. DPR-licensed dealers may continue to possess and sell existing Gramoxone® SL 3.0 stock for up to two years following the cancellation date (until April 1, 2028), while growers must continue to use products per all applicable label directions and state and federal regulations. The reevaluation is ongoing pursuant to Assembly Bill 1963 (Chapter 688, Statutes of 2024) and is scheduled for completion by January 2029.

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC Requests FAA Exemption Extension for UAS Agricultural Operations

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC submitted a petition to the FAA requesting an extension of Exemption No. 21124, which permits operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) weighing below 55 pounds for commercial agricultural services. The petition requests relief from multiple provisions of 14 CFR including Sections 107.36, 137.19, 137.31, 137.33, 137.41, and 137.42. The FAA will review the petition and issue a determination.