Battling ‘doubt and fear’ of farming practices
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6/2/2025
Agricultural groups express concerns over Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report.
Farm Bureau and other agriculture groups say a new report issued by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission contains concerning comments about farming practices that could undermine confidence in the safety of the U.S. food system.
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said the report cites outlier studies and presents unproven theories about pesticides and other practices used by farmers.
“It is deeply troubling for the White House to endorse a report that sows seeds of doubt and fear about our food system and farming practices, then attempts to celebrate farmers and the critical role they play in producing the safest food supply in the world,” said Duvall. “Farmers are identified as...
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