IN SR0048

Recognizes the need for "sound science" rather than the "precautionary principle" as the basis for evaluating and regulating crop protection chemistries and agricultural nutrients

Affirms that modern agricultural technologies including crop protection chemicals, genetically engineered traits, and nutrients are important tools for expanding yields, reducing environmental impacts, and improving farm profitability

States that Indiana should support science-based data for assessing modern agricultural technologies and oppose legislative or regulatory actions that restrict these technologies without sound scientific basis

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to each member of Indiana's congressional delegation