CAST webinars bring leading researchers and practitioners together to explore critical issues in agriculture, food, and natural resources — free and open to the public. Recordings available below.
Explore the U.S. pesticide regulatory framework in this focused webinar on FIFRA and ESA compliance. Learn how the EPA’s pesticide registrations are shaped by endangered species protections, involving “biological evaluations” (BE) and consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This session covers...
This insightful webinar delves into the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing efforts to navigate complex regulatory obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) in the context of pesticide regulation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key provisions of both statutes...
This CAST-hosted webinar dives into the intricate relationship between the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) of 1947, examining the ongoing challenges faced by the EPA in managing pesticide risks while protecting endangered species and supporting agriculture. Unlike the ESA’s uncompromising...
