California Drops PFAS Pesticide Ban | Bakersfield News

California lawmakers rejected a bill to ban PFAS pesticides on farms, citing strong opposition from the agriculture industry worried about supply chain disruptions and higher costs. Though disappointed, the bill’s author vows to keep pushing for a phase-out. The debate is complicated by conflicting definitions of PFAS and lingering health concerns — including links to cancer and fertility issues — despite some state actions like banning PFAS in food packaging. A compromise was reached to simply list PFAS pesticides in a public database, avoiding a full ban. With California producing a huge share of U.S. food, lawmakers face a tough balancing act between public health and sustaining the state’s vital agricultural economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e36d406998ac9e8