This past week the Association submitted comments to US EPA to address questions regarding the potential use of plinazolin on cotton. Plinazolin is a potentially important and necessary tool for use against lygus on California cotton. The Association understands there may be limitations related to aerial application that would severely impact the use and effectiveness of plinazolin for several reasons. The Association highlighted growing conditions in cotton fields, impacts from irrigation and the ability to cover a lot of ground quickly. Plinazolin is a potential critical tool to control lygus going through the registration process at US EPA with the hopes of having it available in 2026 or 2027.