Rob Elliott discusses threats to crop protection tools and farm stability in the Chicago Tribune.

In this op-ed, Rob Elliott outlines the severe financial pressures facing Illinois farmers and argues that Congress must prioritize an emergency relief package that safeguards access to crop protection tools. He warns that ongoing threats to essential products such as glyphosate deepen uncertainty, risk conflicting regulations and jeopardize both farm viability and food production. Elliott urges lawmakers to restore stability by reaffirming science-based oversight and providing farmers with consistent, reliable rules.

Read the full piece in the Chicago Tribune for deeper insight into why protecting these tools is critical for Illinois agriculture.