MS SC647

Expresses Mississippi Legislature's support for federal regulations requiring "sound science" rather than the "precautionary principle" when evaluating crop protection chemicals, genetically engineered traits, and agricultural nutrients

Affirms that modern agricultural technologies including precision farming, crop protection chemistries, and GMO traits are critical for expanding yields, reducing environmental impacts, and maintaining food supply safety

Opposes any federal, state, or local legislative or regulatory action that would restrict modern agricultural technologies without being based on sound science

Recognizes agriculture as an important economic contributor to Mississippi through jobs, capital investment, farm income, and tax revenue

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to Mississippi's Congressional delegation, the USDA Director, and the Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce