Nebraska and Iowa Attorneys General Mike Hilgers and Brenna Bird, with farmers and agricultural officials, are advocating for a unified EPA rule on farm chemical labeling. They are part of an 11-state coalition urging the EPA to eliminate state-by-state labeling that would result in a patchwork of regulations.

The debate centers on glyphosate, a chemical that California deemed a carcinogen linked to cancer. Others point to EPA studies deeming glyphosate safe for agricultural uses as long as people follow the directions. Farmers argue it is essential for effective, low-cost weed control.

The AGs stress that national regulation is crucial to avoid costly, conflicting state regulations, highlighting the challenges faced by farmers and the importance of reliable weed control tools.

Read more on the push for a unified rule on farm chemical labeling here.