Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed concerns regarding his report on childhood chronic diseases linked to pesticides, particularly glyphosate, at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. He ensured farmers that their livelihoods won't be endangered by the report, emphasizing that glyphosate is crucial for U.S. corn production. Tasked by the White House, his commission's report will examine various potential health threats to children. Despite skepticism from Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who worried the report might portray agriculture negatively, Kennedy clarified that there would be no detrimental implications for farming practices.
Kennedy emphasized that no farmer should be threatened by the report, assuring that glyphosateâs usage in farming will not be jeopardized.
The report will assess various issues potentially causing disease in children without unfairly targeting American agriculture, according to Kennedy.
Hyde-Smith expressed worries that the report might unfairly critique modern farming practices and the chemicals used by U.S. farmers.
Kennedy stressed the importance of the agricultural sector, stating that 100% of corn production in the U.S. depends on glyphosate.
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