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U.S. Invests $200 Million in Controversial Farming Research

2/28/2026

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On February 27, 2026, the United States announced a $200 million investment in sustainable farming research, increasing total funding to over $1 billion.
The Department of Health and Human Services will allocate $200 million for chemical exposure research and reducing reliance on chemical crop protection.
The announcement followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to secure the domestic glyphosate supply, a controversial herbicide linked to cancer claims, drawing health activists’ criticism.

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On February 27, 2026, the United States announced a $200 million investment in sustainable farming research, increasing total funding to over $1 billion.
The Department of Health and Human Services will allocate $200 million for chemical exposure research and reducing reliance on chemical crop protection.
The announcement followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to secure the domestic glyphosate supply, a controversial herbicide linked to cancer claims, drawing health activists’ criticism.