BPC publishes RFP to evaluate neonicotinoids; preliminary report due Jan. 15 to ACF
Summary
Staff published an RFP and expect proposals for an evaluation of neonicotinoid impacts; Peacock plans to submit a preliminary report and the final report is due to the Legislature's ACF committee on Jan. 15, 2026.
The Board reviewed staff work to satisfy LD 1323, which directs the Board to evaluate the impact of neonicotinoids on pollinators, humans and the environment. Director Alex Peacock told members the RFP has been published and proposals were expected by Dec. 29; staff plan to submit the required preliminary report to the Legislature's Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (ACF) committee and deliver the final report by Jan. 15, 2026.
Board member Bohlen urged staff to consider the target audience of the report to ensure complex topics are accessible. Peacock thanked staff for their work and said he planned to submit the preliminary report next week as required. No vote was taken; staff will continue work to complete the report and review incoming proposals.
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