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HF 2770

Sale, use, or application of neonicotinoid pesticides prohibited.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Falconer and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill prohibits all sales and uses of neonicotinoid pesticides, eliminating widely-used insecticides to protect pollinators but risking agricultural productivity and costs.

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Bill Summary · HF 2770

Legislative bill overview

HF 2770 proposes a comprehensive prohibition on the sale, use, and application of neonicotinoid pesticides in Minnesota. Neonicotinoids are a class of insecticides chemically similar to nicotine that are widely used in agriculture, horticulture, and pest control. The bill would eliminate these chemicals from the state market entirely.

Why is this important

Neonicotinoids represent a significant portion of the global insecticide market and are used on millions of acres of crops in Minnesota, including corn, soybeans, and treated seeds. The outcome of this bill could reshape agricultural practices, pest management strategies, and chemical markets in the state, while potentially influencing similar legislation in other states.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural productivity concerns: Farmers and agribusiness argue neonicotinoids are cost-effective pest control tools; restrictions could increase production costs, reduce yields, or require alternative pesticides with different risk profiles
  • Pollinator protection debate: Environmental groups cite studies linking neonicotinoids to honeybee and wild pollinator decline; agricultural interests dispute the causal relationship and point to other environmental factors
  • Economic impact on industry: Seed treatment companies and pesticide manufacturers would face significant market disruption; agricultural input suppliers may face reduced revenue and potential job losses

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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