Pesticides, like glyphosate, have been at the center of health debates for years, and now a new study is looking at what losing them would mean for agriculture.
The Directions Group found that if farmers lose access, it could take a big toll on the farming community. They say food inflation could rise as much as 2.5 percent. They also warn farmers could lose nearly $3 billion in income each year. The group also says crop insurance premiums could go up over $2 billion between now and the end of the decade.
Several large agricultural states have asked the EPA to crack down on misleading labeling of glyphosate. Attorneys General in places like Arkansas, South Dakota, and Georgia claim other states are using warnings not consistent with EPA standards.
