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NAWG Welcomes Supreme Court Decision to Hear Bayer’s Roundup Appeal

For Immediate Release Contact:

Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org

NAWG Welcomes Supreme Court Decision to Hear Bayer’s Roundup Appeal

Washington, D.C. (January 16, 2026) – Today the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review Bayer’s petition to decide whether the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act preempts a label-based failure-to-warn claim where EPA has not required the warning. While oral arguments have not been scheduled, a decision may be announced as soon as this summer. The case is Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, John L.

“NAWG welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review this case, which centers on a critical issue for America’s farmers. Crop protection tools reviewed and approved through the federal regulatory process are evaluated using rigorous science and risk-based standards to ensure the tools can be used safely and responsibly,” said Sam Kieffer NAWG CEO.

“The Environmental Protection Agency’s determinations provide farmers with a nationwide clear and consistent framework for the use of crop protection tools. When state lawsuits conflict with federal approvals, it creates uncertainty for farmers who rely on EPA-approved products to help protect their crops from weeds and insects to produce a safe, affordable food supply. NAWG looks forward to the Court’s review and hopes it will reinforce the value of having a consistent science-based federal system governing crop protection.”

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About NAWG

NAWG is the primary policy representative in Washington D.C. for wheat growers, working to ensure a better future for America’s growers, the industry and the general public. NAWG works with a team of 20 state wheat grower organizations to benefit the wheat industry at the national level. From their offices on Capitol Hill, NAWG’s staff members are in constant contact with state association representatives, NAWG grower leaders, Members of Congress, Congressional staff members, Administration officials and the public.