Paraquat and its salts (including paraquat dichloride) — a non-selective contact herbicide subject to extensive global bans and restrictions due to high acute toxicity and epidemiological links to neurodegenerative and oncological diseases.
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Minnesota Senate Passes SF5073 Agriculture Omnibus Bill (PFAS Packaging Funding; Paraquat Report)
On 14 May 2026 the Minnesota Senate passed omnibus agriculture bill SF5073, which would allow state AGRI funds to support commercialisation of PFAS-reducing fibre-based barrier packaging and require a detailed 2029 report on paraquat dichloride use and supply chains in the state. If enacted, this would create targeted funding opportunities for packaging innovation while signalling heightened scrutiny of paraquat herbicide risks in Minnesota, giving packaging suppliers and agrochemical companies early warning of potential future restrictions.
United StatesVermont House Sets Paraquat Herbicide Ban Bill H.739 On Action Calendar
The Vermont House has scheduled Senate-amended paraquat herbicide ban bill H.739 for Action Calendar consideration on 13 May 2026, following prior House and Senate passage and signalling imminent floor action. If enacted, the bill would phase out most paraquat sales and uses in Vermont from 1 November 2026, allow only tightly controlled orchard permits until 2030, and require reporting and an alternatives study, so agrochemical suppliers and growers should plan for substitution and monitor the final House vote and governor’s decision.
United StatesVermont Senate Advances Bill H.739 to Ban Paraquat Herbicide Use and Sale
Vermont lawmakers have advanced Bill H.739, under which a near-total statewide ban on the sale, use, and application of the herbicide paraquat would take effect from November 2026, with the Senate passing the bill on third reading in early May 2026 following favourable committee reports. If enacted, paraquat manufacturers, distributors, and agricultural users in Vermont would face a rapid phase-out with only narrow, time-limited exemptions for orchards and new reporting and alternatives-assessment obligations, signalling growing US pressure on high-toxicity herbicides.
United StatesVermont Senate Committees Advance H.739 Paraquat Herbicide Ban Bill
Vermont’s paraquat herbicide ban bill H.739 has cleared key Senate committees and, if enacted, would prohibit almost all sale and use of paraquat statewide from November 2026 under a tightly controlled permit regime. Growers, distributors and applicators relying on paraquat will need to plan for substitution, manage short-term orchard-only permits through 2030, and prepare for new reporting and transition requirements as the bill advances toward final passage.
United StatesVermont Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Favourable Report With Proposed Amendment on Paraquat Herbicide Ban Bill H.739
Vermont's paraquat herbicide ban bill H.739 advanced in late April 2026 when the Senate Agriculture Committee issued a favourable report with a proposed amendment and moved the bill to second reading and Appropriations review. If enacted, this would force manufacturers, distributors, and growers in Vermont to phase out paraquat-based herbicides and plan alternative weed-control strategies as the Senate finalises the bill's scope and timing.
United StatesMinnesota Senate Committee Advances SF5073 Agriculture Omnibus Bill to Finance
In April 2026, a Minnesota Senate committee adopted the 1st Engrossment of SF5073, advancing an agriculture omnibus bill that funds PFAS-reducing fibre packaging work, tightens seed potato and hemp frameworks, and mandates a paraquat use and supply-chain report by 2029. If enacted, the bill would redirect state support toward lower-PFAS packaging and agroforestry, strengthen seed and food-handling oversight, and lay groundwork for potential future action on paraquat and nutrient management, but it does not yet change private-sector compliance obligations.
United StatesMinnesota Senate Advances SF 5073 Agriculture Bill With PFAS Packaging Grants and Paraquat Study
In April 2026 the Minnesota Senate advanced SF 5073, a wide-ranging agriculture policy and appropriations bill that expands PFAS-reducing packaging grants, tightens seed potato certification standards, refines food-handler licensing, and mandates a paraquat dichloride use and supply-chain report by early 2029. If enacted, this would signal state-level pressure to shift away from PFAS in packaging, increase scrutiny of paraquat and seed quality, and create new funding and loan opportunities for emerging farmers, biofertilizers, and agroforestry systems that agriculture and agrochemical suppliers will need to factor into regional strategy and compliance planning.
United StatesMinnesota SF 5073 Omnibus Amendment Proposes Paraquat Sale And Use Ban
Minnesota’s omnibus agriculture finance bill SF 5073 now carries an A1 amendment that would add a new pesticide statute banning the sale of paraquat dichloride products from 1 January 2028 and their use from 1 January 2029, with only narrowly defined emergency exemptions. If enacted, this would effectively phase paraquat out of Minnesota’s pesticide market, forcing growers, applicators, and suppliers to transition to alternatives and signalling how targeted substance bans can be folded into broader budget vehicles in other states.
United StatesMinnesota House Panel Debates Ban on Burning Pesticide Containers and Paraquat Use
In April 2026, a Minnesota House agriculture committee debated HF2576 to ban open burning of pesticide containers, with its sponsor moving to tie progress on the bill to a broader paraquat dichloride ban. If both measures advance, pesticide suppliers and growers in Minnesota would face stricter container-disposal rules and a potential loss of a widely used herbicide, requiring near-term planning on alternative chemistries and waste-handling practices.
United StatesMinnesota HF2576: Committee Amendment Proposes Paraquat Dichloride Pesticide Sale Ban From 2027
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a committee amendment to HF2576 that would ban the sale and distribution of pesticides containing paraquat dichloride from 1 January 2027 and require a state report on paraquat use and supply chains by 1 January 2028. If advanced, this proposal would phase paraquat-based products out of the Minnesota market, forcing affected manufacturers, distributors, and growers to shift to alternatives and monitor similar paraquat restrictions emerging in other states.
United StatesVermont Bill H.739 To Ban Paraquat Advances To Senate Agriculture Committee
Vermont legislators are advancing House Bill H.739, which would prohibit the use and sale of paraquat herbicide statewide and has now moved from the House to the Senate Agriculture Committee. If enacted, this would effectively remove paraquat-based products from the Vermont market, forcing growers, distributors, and retailers that rely on paraquat to shift to alternative herbicides and adjust weed-control strategies.
United StatesCalifornia DPR Confirms Syngenta Voluntary Cancellation of Gramoxone SL 3.0 Paraquat Herbicide
California’s pesticide regulator has confirmed that Syngenta voluntarily cancelled the registration of its Gramoxone SL 3.0 paraquat herbicide effective April 2026, while allowing a two-year sell-through period for existing dealer stocks. Dealers and growers must plan for the phase-out of this paraquat product in California and track DPR’s ongoing paraquat reevaluation, expected to conclude by early 2029, which could lead to further restrictions on remaining paraquat products.
United StatesMinnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Adds Paraquat Dichloride Ban Bill (SF 4160) to 23 March 2026 Hearing Agenda
Minnesota is advancing legislation to prohibit the sale of paraquat dichloride pesticides by 2027 and their use by 2028. Impacted businesses should evaluate herbicide portfolios and prepare for mandatory state-led disposal of existing inventory.
United StatesMinnesota House Agriculture Committee Holds Bills On Paraquat Dichloride Ban and Neonicotinoid Restrictions for Further Consideration
Minnesota is advancing legislation to ban paraquat dichloride by 2027 and implement strict restrictions on neonicotinoid-treated seeds by 2029. This signals a shift toward state-level pesticide bans that bypass federal oversight, requiring supply chain adjustments and new compliance strategies for treated seed distribution.
United StatesMinnesota House Introduces HF 3965 to Ban Paraquat Dichloride Pesticides
Minnesota has introduced legislation to ban the sale of paraquat dichloride pesticides by 2027 and their use by 2028. Companies should anticipate a rapid phase-out and state-managed disposal of existing stocks as state-level restrictions on high-toxicity herbicides continue to expand.
United StatesMinnesota House Committee Hearing on HF3965 (Paraquat Ban) and HF3704 (Neonicotinoid Restrictions) Set for 11 March 2026
Minnesota is advancing legislation to ban paraquat dichloride and restrict neonicotinoid use, with a key committee hearing scheduled for March 11, 2026. If enacted, these measures will necessitate immediate inventory reviews and disposal planning for restricted pesticides and treated seed products within the state.
United StatesSyngenta To Cease Global Production Of Paraquat Herbicide By End Of June 2026
Syngenta will terminate global paraquat production by June 2026 as it pivots toward newer crop protection technologies. This exit by a major registrant accelerates the global market transition away from high-risk legacy herbicides facing intense litigation and regulatory pressure.
GlobalMinnesota SF 4160 Proposes Phase-Out of Paraquat Dichloride Pesticides
Minnesota has introduced legislation to ban the sale of paraquat dichloride pesticides by 2027 and prohibit their use by 2028. Companies must accelerate the phase-out of existing stocks and secure alternative crop protection solutions to avoid supply chain disruptions and regulatory enforcement.
United StatesPennsylvania SB1158 Proposes Ban on Paraquat Pesticides
Pennsylvania has introduced legislation to ban the use of paraquat pesticides across the state with a proposed effective date one year after enactment. This proposal signals intensifying state-level pressure on high-toxicity herbicides and necessitates a strategic review of alternative formulations and regional supply chains.
United StatesIowa Senate Bill SF2316 Proposes Paraquat Pesticide Ban
Iowa is moving to ban paraquat-containing pesticides by 2027, signaling a shift toward stricter oversight of neurotoxic agricultural chemicals. Agribusinesses should anticipate mandatory usage reporting in 2026 and prioritize the validation of sustainable alternatives to mitigate supply chain and regulatory risks.
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