EPA labeling in Nebraska

Nebraska and Iowa's Attorneys General, Mike Hilgers and Brenna Bird, are leading an 11-state coalition petitioning the U.S. EPA for uniform labeling requirements for agricultural chemicals, aiming to counteract California's Proposition 65 which labels glyphosate as a probable carcinogen. The coalition argues that the current patchwork of state regulations increases costs and confusion for farmers and manufacturers, potentially harming agricultural productivity. Hilgers emphasized the need for a streamlined process to alleviate legal uncertainties and reduce compliance burdens on farmers. The petition includes support from states such as Alabama, Arkansas, and South Dakota, reflecting a broader concern over California's influence on agricultural regulations. Critics of California's labeling assert that it is ideologically driven and conflicts with the EPA's safety assessments, which deem glyphosate safe when used correctly. The petition aims to uphold the rule of law and protect the interests of farmers in major agricultural states.