ARA Joins Industry Coalition Letter to EPA Urging Drift Reduction Adjuvants (DRA) Be Added to ESA Mitigation Options

In comments to EPA related to the Vulnerable Species Pilot Project and Draft Herbicide Strategy, ARA joined the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) and other agricultural industry coalition members representing farmers, ranchers, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders outlining significant concerns related to their implementation. 

The coalition urged EPA to add Drift Reduction Adjuvants (DRA) to the list of mitigation options available to pesticide users for Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance to ensure all cost-effective and practicable mitigation options were available for pesticide users and applicators. 

Use of DRAs is a highly effective, easy to implement and often low-cost option for growers and applicators to reduce drift risks and keep more product on the field, reducing potential exposure to non-target species. 

In addition, other types of adjuvants (e.g., stickers) coupled with DRAs can reduce runoff and offsite movement of products.  

Letter