The Michigan Agri-Business Association welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision in Monsanto v. Durnell and issued the following statement on the ruling: “This important decision reinforces the federal, science-based framework for pesticide regulation and safety established by Congress in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). It provides welcome certainty for Michigan farmers and rural businesses as they use pesticides in line with science-based regulations and the product labels approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). By providing greater clarity with regard to EPA-approved pesticide labels, the decision also supports continued innovation in crop protection. For Michigan and U.S. agriculture, the ruling affirms EPA’s essential role in setting clear, uniform labels that govern how these products are used by farmers and applicators. Carefully following EPA-approved pesticide labels is a top priority for everyone who uses these products. The ability to count on a predictable, science-based standard for pesticide labels is critically important, and the Durnell decision is welcome news in that regard.” #
