KEEP Missouri
GROWING

Glyphosate-based pesticides are Missouri 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 corn, soybeans, and cotton, helping Missouri farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.

Agriculture contributes over $16B to the state’s economy, and Missouri farmers are the backbone of that activity.

Missouri 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-10 producer in the nation of corn and soybeans, Missouri farmers depend on glyphosate for successful harvests. 66% of corn and 91% of all soybean acres in Missouri rely on glyphosate.

Glyphosate helps keep Missouri farmers competitive in global markets.

Glyphosate saves Missouri farmers an estimated $358M annually compared to traditional tilling methods and pricier alternatives. Those savings go right back into Missouri’s economy, and ensure we don’t pay higher prices at the grocery store.

Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.