Ag groups are weighing in on the Make America Health 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.
President of the National Corn Growers Association, Kenny Hartman spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about his main takeaways, the importance of pesticides, and his message to the administration.
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