The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reapproved the use of dicamba, a weedkiller, on genetically modified soybeans and cotton. Dicamba kills weeds without harming the crops. The EPA says dicamba is vital for farmers to control fast-growing weeds. They added strict rules to make its use safer. These include limits on how much can be sprayed per acre, restrictions on spraying during hot days, and buffer zones to protect nearby crops. Despite these protections, dicamba has worried many because it can drift and harm other plants. Activists, like Kelly Ryerson from the Make American Healthy Again movement, said, “New restrictions on use are not sufficient, and will perpetuate the chemical treadmill where many farmers are trapped.” Environmental groups worry the chemical has already damaged large areas of vegetable farms, trees, and other plants. Nathan Donley of the Center for Biological Diversity said, “When push comes to shove, this administration is willing to bend over backward to appease the pesticide industry, regardless of the consequences to public health or the environment.” Research studies have linked dicamba exposure to risks of some cancers, such as liver cancer and leukemia. Bayer, a dicamba maker, praised the decision and will seek state approvals and start training for users soon. The American Soybean Association supports the EPA’s move, hoping the clear rules will help farmers fight harmful weeds effectively.