Ag groups are weighing in on the Make America Healthy Again report.
The document makes a link between chronic disease in children and ultra-processed foods, chemicals, and even vaccines.
While the report did note the importance of crop protection tools for farmers, some industry groups say it casts doubt on the safety of key pesticides.
CEO of CropLife America Alex Dunn spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender about her main takeaways, misinformation around pesticides, and keeping America’s youth healthy.
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