Illinois Soybean Growers Responds to Supreme Court Decision on FIFRA and Pesticide Labeling

June 25, 2026 - Washington, D.C. - Today, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Durnell v. Monsanto. The Court ruled that federal pesticide labeling requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) preempt state failure-to-warn claims that would require labeling different from EPA-approved labels. The decision specifically addresses whether state-law claims may require a cancer warning on glyphosate-based Roundup products when EPA-approved labels do not include one.

"Farmers rely on clear, consistent pesticide labels and predictable rules to make informed decisions," said Illinois Soybean Board Chairman, Bryan Severs. "The Court's ruling provides clarity on federal pesticide regulation and the role of EPA-approved labels. EPA has concluded that glyphosate, when used according to the label, does not pose a cancer risk. State-level requirements that differ from science-based EPA-approved labels can create confusion, weaken confidence in the regulatory process, and limit farmers' access to important crop protection tools."

Earlier this year, the American Soybean Association (ASA), of which ISG is a member, joined eleven other agricultural organizations in submitting an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court in support of farmers' continued access to critical crop protection tools and in opposition to regulatory overreach and activist litigation.

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The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development, soybean production and government relations efforts, while the membership program, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and the Illinois Soybean Growers PAC actively advocates for positive and impactful legislation for farmers at local, state and national levels. ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean farmers through promotion, advocacy, research and education with the vision of becoming a trusted partner of Illinois soybean farmers to ensure their profitability now and for future generations. For more information, visit the website www.ilsoy.org and www.ilsoygrowers.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
Betsy Osman
Illinois Soybean Association
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