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Table 7 Changes in selected U.S. EPA glyphosate tolerance levels (ppm)

From: Trends in glyphosate herbicide use in the United States and globally

 

1993

1999

2012

2015

Soybeans

 Grain

20

20

20

40

 Hay

15

200

200

100

 Forage

15

100

100

100

Maize

 Corn grain

0.1

0.1

5

5

 Corn stover

NT

NT

6

100

 Sweetcorn

0.2

0.2

3.5

3.5

Oats

 Grain

0.1

0.1

0.1

30

Wheat

 Grain

0.1

5

5

30

 Straw

0.1

85

85

100

Edible beans

0.2

0.2

5

5

Alfalfa

 Dry hay

0.2

200

200

400

 Silage

0.2

75

75

400

  1. 2012 and 2015 tolerances—40 CFR Part 180.364, “Glyphosate; tolerances for residues.” 1993 tolerances—”Glyphosate Reregistration Eligibility Document (RED),” (7508 W), Office of Pesticide Programs, U.S. EPA, September 1993. 1999 tolerances—EPA Tolerance Reassessment document for Reassessed Group 3 tolerances, August 4, 1999