KEEP North Carolina
GROWING
Glyphosate-based pesticides are North Carolina 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 soybeans, corn, and cotton, helping North Carolina farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.
Agriculture contributes over $17B to the state’s economy, and North Carolina farmers are the backbone of that activity.
North Carolina farmers rely on pesticides to grow their crops and keep yields high, bolstering domestic food production and ensuring we have enough to eat.
- North Carolina farmers depend on glyphosate to successfully grow soybeans, corn, and cotton. 92% of soybeans, 80% of corn, and 89% of all cotton acres rely on glyphosate.
- Up to 40% of crops are lost to pests and diseases each year. Without pesticides, losses could be as high as 85%.
Glyphosate helps keep North Carolina farmers competitive in global markets.
- Glyphosate helps keep farmers’ costs low. Without glyphosate, input costs for North Carolina farmers could more than double.
Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.
- Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double—forcing North Carolinians to pay even more at the grocery store.
