A recent report by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission raised alarm about the use of pesticides, namely atrazine and glyphosate. While garnering media attention, these claims overlook decades of sound science and the practical realities Kentucky farmers face in growing safe, sustainable, and affordable food.
As the voice of Kentucky corn producers, the Kentucky Corn Growers Association (KYCGA) stands firmly behind the science-based regulation of crop protection tools. A ban on proven herbicides like atrazine and glyphosate would devastate farmers, increase food prices, and undermine decades of environmental progress.
Why This Matters to Kentucky’s Corn Growers
The MAHA Commission’s focus on questioning glyphosate and atrazine threatens the very tools Kentucky corn farmers rely on to grow crops efficiently and sustainably. These herbicides have undergone extensive review by federal regulators and carry a strong, well-documented safety record.
Banning these products would increase costs, reduce yields, and force farmers to return to more environmentally damaging practices like increased tillage. This jeopardizes not only farm profitability but also soil health, water quality, and food affordability for families across Kentucky and beyond.
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