By Blake Jackson
On March 2, the Missouri Farm Bureau joined several other state Farm Bureau organizations-including those from California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia-in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Monsanto v. Durnell.
The filing highlights the importance of maintaining farmers’ access to essential crop protection products such as Roundup.
The case centers on glyphosate, a widely used herbicide that helps farmers manage weeds efficiently. According to farm organizations, glyphosate supports modern farming practices by enabling reduced tillage, lowering fuel consumption and helping growers maintain productive, sustainable operations.
It has long been an important tool for farmers in Missouri and across the United States who work to produce affordable and safe food.
“Missouri Farm Bureau stands firmly with farmers in Missouri and across the nation who depend on proven, science-based tools to produce safe, affordable food. Glyphosate has been a cornerstone of modern agriculture for decades,” said Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins.
“Access to tools like Roundup allows farmers to remain productive while continuing to advance sustainable practices on their farms. By joining fellow state Farm Bureau organizations in filing this amicus brief, we are reinforcing our commitment to ensuring farmers retain access to the crop protection technologies they rely on every day.”
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