JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On March 2, Missouri Farm Bureau joined fellow state Farm Bureau organizations (California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virgina) in signing an amicus brief before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Monsanto v. Durnell. The brief underscores the critical importance of protecting farmers’ access to essential crop protection tools, like Roundup.
At the heart of the case is glyphosate, a cornerstone of modern agriculture that enables farmers in Missouri and across the country to control weeds effectively, conserve soil through reduced tillage, lower fuel use, and produce safe, affordable food. For decades, glyphosate-based products have helped Missouri farmers remain productive and sustainable, and Missouri Farm Bureau’s action reinforces its commitment to science-based policies that safeguard the tools growers rely on to feed and fuel America.
“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,” said Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins. “Glyphosate has been a cornerstone of modern agriculture for decades. 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.”
