A newly formed advocacy group backed by Bayer is raising red flags over a recent federal report that it says could threaten farmers’ access to essential crop protection products.
The group, known as the Modern Ag Alliance, was created in response to concerns stemming from the Make America Healthy Again Commission report. According to the alliance, the report suggests that the federal government could move toward restricting or banning the use of certain agricultural chemicals—a move the group warns could have sweeping consequences.
In a statement, the Modern Ag Alliance said such restrictions would “undermine science-based regulatory frameworks” and potentially “jeopardize the safety and stability of the U.S. food supply.” The group emphasized that farmers are already grappling with rising costs, volatile markets, and unpredictable weather, and losing access to vital crop protection tools would add unnecessary burden.
“These tools are critical to maintaining productivity and protecting crops from pests, weeds, and disease,” the alliance said. “Farmers shouldn’t have to worry about losing access to the science-backed solutions they rely on.”
While the commission’s report has not led to any regulatory changes yet, the Modern Ag Alliance says it plans to advocate aggressively on behalf of farmers and the broader agriculture industry, urging policymakers to prioritize science and sustainability in any future decisions.