New regulations on the use of agricultural fumigants, due to go into effect at the beginning of this year, have been delayed, possibly until the fall, says Mike Conway, general manager for Trident Ag Products in Woodland, Washington.       The proposed regulations are designed to reduce the risks of agricultural workers and bystanders being exposed to soil fumigants such as chloropicrin and metam sodium, which are commonly used in tree fruits and grapes. However, the rules will also make fumigation more complicated and costly for fruit growers, Conway believes. Trident Ag Products is a fumigant applicator for orchards, vineyards, and […]