IL Corn Growers Association Reaction to MAHA Strategy Report

The IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is optimistic after today’s publication of the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s strategy report. Most notably, the Commission has listened to the comments of America’s farmers and responded to by acknowledging the role pesticides play in conservation priorities on our more vulnerable and most productive soils.

Don Guinnip, ICGA District 12 Director, farmer, and passionate conservationist, called the report an opportunity for the best available science to drive on-farm decisions.

“The MAHA Commission has listened to and engaged with America’s farmers and that is encouraging. The process has worked as it should, with ideas being challenged and experts in the relevant fields being heard. I am happy to see the Commission acknowledge that on-farm conservation practices are an extremely important element on our farms, often with pesticides being integral to the soil health practices like no-till that I rely on. The Commission confirmed that the Environmental Protection Agency is the appropriate agency to review pesticide approvals and recommended a review of EPA’s chemical approval process to prioritize timely reviews of the most current opportunities for farmers to control pests.

“ICGA and our farmer leaders hope to participate as much as possible in the implementation of these recommendations.”

About the IL Corn Growers Association

IL Corn Growers Association is a state-based organization that represents the interests of corn farmers in Illinois, maintaining a high profile on issues in Washington, DC, and Springfield, IL. Through grassroots advocacy, ICGA creates a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully. In order to fulfill this mission, the organization conducts governmental affairs activities at all levels, market development projects, and educational and member service programs. For further information regarding their work and involvement, visit their website www.ilcorn.org.

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