Ag groups issue statement on SCOTUS Bayer ruling

June 25, 2026

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Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Dairy, Missouri Cattlemen's Association, Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri Soybean Association, and Missouri Pork Association issued the following joint statement regarding today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that reaffirms federal authority over pesticide labeling requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The ruling provides farmers with greater certainty by reinforcing a consistent national standard for pesticide labeling, helping ensure continued access to crop protection tools backed by sound science.

"Today's Supreme Court ruling is a major victory for Missouri farmers and farm families who depend on clear, science-based rules to raise food, fuel, and fiber for our country. Farmers need certainty that crop protection tools approved through the federal regulatory process will remain available and governed by a consistent national standard, not a patchwork of conflicting state-by-state requirements.

"Glyphosate and other crop protection products are essential tools for farmers working to control weeds, protect yields, reduce soil disturbance, and keep farms productive. When litigation threatens to override federal science-based labeling decisions, it creates uncertainty that can drive critical tools out of the marketplace and make it harder for farmers to do their jobs. This decision affirms the importance of federal regulatory consistency and recognizes that pesticide labels should be guided by the law and the expert agencies charged with reviewing these products.

"Missouri's agriculture organizations will continue standing up for farmers' access to safe, effective, and legally approved tools they need to feed and fuel America."