US EditionModern Ag Alliance Urges Science-Based Agricultural Policy in Response to MAHA Commission Report Questioning Crop Protection Tools
- The Modern Ag Alliance, a coalition of over 100 agricultural groups, responded on May 24, 2025, to the MAHA Commission's report questioning U.S. Farmers' use of crop protection tools.
- The report suggests the government might restrict access to crop protection tools despite extensive scientific evidence affirming their safety and importance, raising concern across the agricultural community.
- Leaders from diverse states emphasized that these tools, including glyphosate studied for over 50 years, are essential for managing pests, ensuring crop yields, enabling conservation practices, and sustaining economical food production.
- The head of the Modern Ag Alliance cautioned that the 2021 pesticide ban in Sri Lanka, which led to a significant 50% decline in crop yields, serves as a stark example of the negative consequences that can arise when agricultural policies ignore scientific evidence.
- The alliance urged the MAHA Commission to use fact-based science rather than misinformation, noting that restricting crop protection tools would disrupt the entire food supply chain and harm U.S. Agricultural competitiveness.
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First MAHA report undermines confidence in U.S. agriculture
The Make America Healthy Again Commission released its first report this week, and it contained some troubling assertions. The consequences of this report are causing concerns among farmers and ranchers. Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American…
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Modern Ag Alliance Urges Science-Based Agricultural Policy in Response to MAHA Commission Report Questioning Crop Protection Tools
ST. LOUIS, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released a report questioning American farmers' use of crop protection tools despite the clear science behind their safety and benefits. The report raises the possibility…
First MAHA report undermines confidence in U.S. agriculture | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network
The Make America Healthy Again Commission released its first report this week, and it contained some troubling assertions. The consequences of this report are causing concerns among farmers and ranchers. Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the report covers several key issues relevant to agriculture. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2025/05/05222025-kieffer-010.mp3 Kieffe
Pork Producers Work to Fill Protein Gap in America, Despite MAHA Report Implications - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the ‘Make American Healthy Again’ (MAHA) Commission report. “U.S. pork producers […] The post Pork Producers Work to Fill Protein Gap in America, Despite MAHA Report Implications appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.
Modern Ag Alliance Urges Science-Based Agricultural Policy in Response to MAHA Commission Report Questioning Crop Protection Tools - The Morning Sun
ST. LOUIS, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released a report questioning American farmers' use of crop protection tools despite the clear science behind their safety and benefits. The report raises the possibility that the federal government could take a position to restrict farmers' access to these essential inputs, undermine existing science-based frameworks, and ultimately jeopardize the af…
Multiple Ag Groups Respond to MAHA Commission Report Released Today - Oklahoma Farm Report
American Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a White House report issued by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission. “It is deeply troubling for the White House to endorse a report that sows seeds of doubt and fear about our food system and farming practices, then attempts to celebrate farmers and the critical role they play in producing the safest food supply in the world. “F…
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