In a move aimed at appeasing environmental activists who were upset about Monsanto’s herbicide Roundup being used on his Texas farm and cattle ranch, President Donald Trump recently tried to address their concerns. The effort appears to have backfired, as the incident has reignited debate over pesticide use in organic farming [1]. Mollie Engelhart, an organic produce grower and raw milk seller from Bandera, Texas, wrote a daily column about regenerative agriculture, which she believes can help improve soil health and reduce reliance on chemicals. Her stance is at odds with the Organic Valley Farmers Association (MAHA), a group that represents over 10,000 U.S. organic farmers who are staunchly opposed to the use of Roundup in their operations [2]. The controversy highlights the ongoing tension between environmental activists and agricultural interests regarding pesticide use in organic farming.
Trump's Effort to Soothe MAHA Backfires
President Trump's attempt to calm the Organic Valley Farmers Association (MAHA) over Roundup use backfired, leading to further controversy.
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- Trump tried to appease MAHA over Roundup
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- Trump's efforts backfired
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