Letter: Farmers cannot feed America if courts prevent pesticide access

In this letter, farmer and former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, Blake Hurst, contends that farmers cannot continue feeding America without reliable access to crop protection products. He warns that threats to their availability could drive up costs, reduce production, and weaken the agricultural supply chain. He emphasizes that these tools are essential to keeping farms viable, food affordable, and rural economies strong, and urges lawmakers to stand up for farmers’ access to these proven tools. Read the full letter in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to learn why protecting these tools matters for Missouri agriculture and beyond.