01.27.26

Op-ed: Free Press Opinion: Protect American-made crop protection tools for affordable food

Kary Robinson argues in the Chattanooga Times Free Press that protecting crop protection tools is essential for affordable food and a secure domestic farm economy.

In this op-ed, farmer Kary Robinson explains why continued access to crop protection tools is critical for sustaining yields, controlling costs and keeping American agriculture competitive. He warns that abusive state lawsuits threaten science-based regulation, domestic manufacturing and the viability of family farms, while increasing the risk of dependence on foreign suppliers. Robinson urges support for policies that prioritize regulatory certainty and affordable food for consumers. Read the full op-ed in the Chattanooga Times Free Press to learn why protecting these tools matters for farmers and communities.