Modern Ag Alliance
Governor Armstrong signed HB 1318 into law—marking a major victory for North Dakota farmers and the future of American agriculture. With strong support in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, this landmark policy reflects a united commitment from lawmakers to safeguard farmers’ access to essential crop protection tools.
“Enacting HB 1318 into law is a resounding win for farmers and all North Dakotans. Governor Armstrong and the legislature have set a strong, bipartisan example for the country by preserving farmers’ access to essential crop protection tools that help keep farms competitive and grocery bills down,” said Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance. “Thanks to this legislation, North Dakota farmers will have the certainty they need to keep doing what they do best—growing the food we all depend on. This law sets the standard for states across America to pass legislation similar to HB 1318 and, ultimately, stand up for our farmers.”
Throughout the legislative process, a wide range of leading agricultural organizations backed HB 1318, including:
- North Dakota Corn Growers Association
- North Dakota Department of Agriculture
- North Dakota Farm Bureau
- North Dakota Farmers Union
- North Dakota Grain Growers Association
- North Dakota Soybean Growers Association
- Northern Canola Growers Association
- Northern Pulse Growers Association
HB 1318 reasserts that federally approved pesticide labels are the law and that companies cannot be subject to relentless litigation for following the law. Specifically, it ensures that any pesticide registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—and sold under a label consistent with the EPA’s own determinations—is sufficient to satisfy state label warning requirements for health and safety.
North Dakota lawmakers stood with the vast majority of their constituents who support continued access to crop protection tools. The Modern Ag Alliance’s recent Ag Insights Survey found that 81% of all North Dakotans—including 83% of Republicans and 86% of Democrats—oppose litigation that could limit access to crop protection products.
The Modern Ag Alliance is a diverse coalition of more than 100 agricultural organizations advocating for U.S. farmers’ access to the crop protection tools they need to ensure we have a robust and affordable domestic food supply. To learn more, visit modernagalliance.org.
SOURCE: Modern Ag Alliance/PR Newswire
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