Op-ed: America still needs a new farm bill

Elizabeth Burns-Thompson argues that a new Farm Bill with safeguards for crop protection tools is urgently needed. America's farmers face a challenging time, with rising bankruptcies, low commodity prices, and tight margins. A new Farm Bill, including a provision reaffirming EPA authority over pesticide labeling, is essential to ensure farmers retain access to critical crop protection tools and avoid costly regulatory chaos. Burns-Thompson warns that without this clarity, farmers, consumers, and taxpayers could face $74 billion in losses and higher costs. Read the full commentary in Washington Times to understand why a new Farm Bill is needed to protect farmers, consumers, and taxpayers.