KEEP Oklahoma
GROWING
Glyphosate-based pesticides are Oklahoma 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 wheat, corn, and soybeans, helping Oklahoma farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.
Agriculture contributes over $11B to the state’s economy, and Oklahoma farmers are the backbone of that activity.
Oklahoma 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%.
- Oklahoma farmers depend on glyphosate to successfully grow wheat, corn, and soy. 58% of wheat, 80% of corn, and 92% of all soybean acres rely on glyphosate.
Glyphosate helps keep Oklahoma farmers competitive in global markets.
- Glyphosate helps keep farmers’ costs low. Without glyphosate, input costs for Oklahoma farmers could more than double.
Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.
- Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double—forcing Oklahomans to pay even more at the grocery store.
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of all corn acres rely on glyphosate.
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input costs
Without glyphosate, input costs for Oklahoma farmers could more than double.
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food inflation
Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double.
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