By Blake Jackson
The Wisconsin Soybean Association (WSA) has welcomed Ruveon’s decision to withdraw its antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on glyphosate imports from China, describing the move as a win for soybean growers who depend on affordable crop protection products.
“Today’s decision shows what can happen when farmers have a seat at the table,” said WSA President Doug Rebout. “The Wisconsin Soybean Association worked closely with the American Soybean Association to communicate directly with Bayer and Ruveon leadership, making it clear these petitions would have increased costs and created additional uncertainty for farmers already operating under tight margins. We appreciate that they listened to those concerns and chose a different path.”
Rebout added that the outcome highlights the value of communication between the agriculture sector and industry partners.
“When organizations and companies are willing to listen to farmers, everyone is better served. WSA will continue advocating for policies and decisions that protect growers’ access to the safe, effective and affordable crop protection tools they need to remain productive and globally competitive.”
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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Soybeans, Government & Policy