PolicyThursday, March 12, 2026The Guardian
Republican farm bill criticized as agribusiness giveaway: ‘Pesticide industry wishlist’
The recent Republican farm bill is facing backlash from advocates who argue that it undermines safety reviews for pesticides, increases agribusiness's influence over regulatory processes, and provides legal protections for pesticide manufacturers. Critics suggest that the legislation primarily serves the interests of the pesticide industry rather than public health or environmental safety.
