Bayer Says Judge’s Ruling Won’t Affect Roundup Availability for Farmers
In response to a U.S. judge’s rejection of Bayer’s $2 billion class-action proposal, the company announced a five-point plan late Wednesday to address future claims.
In addition, Bayer addressed concerns of row-crop farmers who use Roundup (glyphosate) for weed control. The company says the decision will have no impact on the agricultural marketplace or Bayer’s commitment to Roundup or Roundup Ready for its farmer and retailer customers.
“We stand behind the availability and safety of glyphosate for farmers, and this won’t affect their ability to purchase or use it,” a Bayer spokesman told Farm Journal Thursday morning.
Glyphosate is the most used herbicide in the U.S., in terms of area treated. About 280 million pounds of glyphosate are applied to an average of 298 million acres of corn, soybeans and cotton annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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In addition, Bayer addressed concerns of row-crop farmers who use Roundup (glyphosate) for weed control. The company says the decision will have no impact on the agricultural marketplace or Bayer’s commitment to Roundup or Roundup Ready for its farmer and retailer customers.
“We stand behind the availability and safety of glyphosate for farmers, and this won’t affect their ability to purchase or use it,” a Bayer spokesman told Farm Journal Thursday morning.
Glyphosate is the most used herbicide in the U.S., in terms of area treated. About 280 million pounds of glyphosate are applied to an average of 298 million acres of corn, soybeans and cotton annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Click Here to read more.