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Missouri's agricultural sector generates over $31.4 billion in annual economic impact, with corn, cotton, and soybeans valued at more than $3.7 billion yearly.

Six weed species have developed glyphosate resistance in Missouri agricultural counties, threatening crop yields and forcing farmers to consider costly and environmentally unsustainable practices.

Requests U.S. Congress urge the USDA and EPA to quickly approve 2,4-D and dicamba tolerant crops to provide farmers with new herbicide resistance management tools.

Canada and Brazil have already approved these crop technologies, putting Missouri farmers at a competitive disadvantage in global markets due to federal regulatory delays spanning three to four years.

Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send inscribed copies of the resolution to Senate and House Majority and Minority Leaders and all Missouri Congressional delegation members.