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Herbicide stewardship refers to the practices and strategies employed to minimize the negative impacts of herbicides on the environment, human health, and non-target species. This includes the proper use, handling, and disposal of herbicides, as well as the implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. The importance of herbicide stewardship is highlighted by the controversy surrounding herbicides like [[aminopyralid|Aminopyralid]], which has been linked to contamination of manure and damage to crops like [[potatoes|Potatoes]], [[tomatoes|Tomatoes]], and [[beans|Beans]]. With the global herbicide market projected to reach $34.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.5%, the need for effective herbicide stewardship practices is more pressing than ever. According to the [[environmental-protection-agency|Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA), the use of herbicides can have significant environmental impacts, including contamination of waterways and soil. In 2020, the [[united-states-department-of-agriculture|United States Department of Agriculture]] (USDA) reported that herbicide use in the US resulted in an estimated 70 million pounds of herbicide residues in soil and water. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for food production will increase, making the responsible management of herbicides a critical component of sustainable agriculture. The [[food-and-agriculture-organization|Food and Agriculture Organization]] (FAO) of the United Nations estimates that the global population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, putting additional pressure on agricultural systems to produce more food while minimizing environmental impacts.