KEEP Florida
GROWING
Glyphosate-based pesticides are Florida 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 cotton, corn, and other crops, helping Florida farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.
Agriculture contributes $11B to the state’s economy, and Florida farmers are the backbone of that activity.
Florida 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 major producer of corn and cotton, Florida farmers rely on glyphosate for successful harvests. 80% of corn and 89% of all cotton acres rely on glyphosate.
Glyphosate helps keep Florida farmers competitive in global markets.
- Glyphosate helps keep farmers’ costs low. Without glyphosate, input costs for Florida farmers could more than double.
Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.
- Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double—forcing Floridians to pay even more at the grocery store.
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of all cotton acres rely on glyphosate.
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of all corn acres rely on glyphosate.
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input costs
Without glyphosate, input costs for Florida farmers could more than double.
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food inflation
Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double.
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