For nearly half a century, glyphosate has been an instrumental tool in allowing American farmers to affordably protect crops from invasive weeds, keep yields high, and ensure we have enough to eat.
However, a lack of legislative certainty around pesticide labeling has fueled costly litigation and enabled efforts in states like California to regulate pesticides in a manner inconsistent with federal law and congressional intent and based on scientifically unsound considerations. While glyphosate is the topic today, if not addressed, the future of valuable crop protection tools and critical innovations may be at stake.
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