KEEP Washington
GROWING
Glyphosate-based pesticides are Washington farmers’ #1 tool to control weeds, keep yields high, and implement conservation practices that use less land and resources.
These products are integral to producing wheat, canola, and barley, helping Washington farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.
Agriculture contributes over $14.9B to the state’s economy, and Washington farmers are the backbone of that activity.
Washington farmers rely on pesticides to grow their crops and keep yields high, bolstering domestic food production and ensuring we have enough to eat.
- Up to 40% of crops are lost to pests and diseases each year. Without pesticides, losses could be as high as 85%.
- As a top-5 producer in the nation of canola, wheat, and other crops, Washington farmers rely on glyphosate for successful harvests.
Glyphosate helps keep Washington farmers competitive in global markets.
- Glyphosate helps keep farmers’ costs low. Without glyphosate, input costs for Washington farmers could more than double.
Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.
- Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double—forcing Washingtonians to pay even more at the grocery store.
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of all wheat acres rely on glyphosate.
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of all canola acres rely on glyphosate.
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input costs
Without glyphosate, input costs for Washington farmers could more than double.
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food inflation
Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double.
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