03.25.26

Uniform pesticide labeling provision in farm bill brings cheers and concerns

Jenny Schlecht from AgWeek interviews Modern Ag Alliance Executive Director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson on the debate over a pesticide labeling provision in the farm bill.

A pesticide labeling provision in the latest farm bill has sparked both support and opposition, as it would clarify that the EPA has sole authority over pesticide labels and shield manufacturers from certain lawsuits if they follow federal guidance. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of the Modern Ag Alliance emphasized that the measure would bring consistency and certainty to farmers and the broader agricultural supply chain. Read the full article in AgWeek.