American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Neil Rockstad cites the litigation coming out of the Ninth Circuit that have negatively impacted the use of certain crop protection products. The EPA responds with a ‘sue and settle’ strategy that takes tools away from agriculture. Without a competitive product on the market, Rockstad says it just amplifies the expense for farmers and consumers. “We have a good example in Europe who has made bold and major moves to ban what we would deem safe products and industries have nearly failed in one growing season without an alternative.” In addition to serving as vice president of the ASGA, Rockstad is president of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association and farms at Ada, Minnesota. Listen to the interview.
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