KEEP West Virginia
GROWING
Glyphosate-based pesticides are West Virginia 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 and other crops, helping West Virginia farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.
Agriculture contributes over $1.1B to the state’s economy, and West Virginia farmers are the backbone of that activity.
West Virginia 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%.
- West Virginia farmers depend on glyphosate to grow corn and other crops. 80% of all corn acres rely on glyphosate.
Glyphosate helps keep West Virginia farmers competitive in global markets.
- Glyphosate helps keep farmers’ costs low. Without glyphosate, input costs for West Virginia farmers could more than double.
Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.
- Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double—forcing West Virginians to pay even more at the grocery store.
