Executive Order Directs Agencies to Speed Up Pesticide Reviews and Expand Regenerative Farm Pilot

President Trump signed an executive order on June 25, 2026, directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prioritize faster reviews of certain agricultural chemicals. The order asks the EPA to expedite registration actions for substances that serve as alternatives to older ingredients, while still completing required health and ecological risk assessments.

Why it matters: This action is primarily administrative, directing federal agencies to adjust their internal priorities and speed up existing processes rather than creating new laws or spending new money. It signals a push for faster regulatory turnover on pesticides and continued support for specific farming practices already funded through pilot programs. The practical impact depends on how quickly the EPA can process these reviews and whether private partners step up to expand the USDA program.

Who it affects

• Farmers and ranchers who use or are considering regenerative agriculture practices covered by the USDA pilot program

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This is an Executive Order signed by the President on June 25, 2026, published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2026; readers should check the full text at www.govinfo.gov for specific statutory constraints and implementation details.

Agency: Executive Office of the President
Source: Federal Register — read the official document