Iowa Corn Growers Deeply Troubled by MAHA Report Release
Earlier today, the Make America Healthy Again Commission released its long-awaited report, which denigrates the safety of key pesticides used by corn growers and other farmers. In response, the Iowa Corn Growers Association released the following statement:
“The report released by the Make American Healthy Again Commission is deeply concerning to Iowa corn growers. Crop protection tools, like pesticides, are essential for farmers working to provide affordable, high-quality food to those around the world. Farmers should not have to defend themselves against misinformation when decades of scientific research prove these tools are not only safe but essential.
“Farmers care deeply about leaving the land better than they found it. The crops farmers grow is the food they feed their own families, and together they strive to ensure that their agricultural products are safe and accessible for everyone who depends on them.”
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Sydney Garrett , Public Relations Manager, sgarrett@iowacorn.org, 515-225-9242
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