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Jerry Silberman's avatar

There are many good points toward the end of your post on glyphosate, but there are also important omissions.

1) President Trump has not been consistent in any strategy to reduce dependence on China, and this reaction, like many others, has been more a result of lobbying by certain corporations than any programmatic effort.

2) The call for Congressional action needs to be louder. And at the center needs to be a specific program to phase out glyphosate....a timeline which can include specific financial support to farmers to incentivize.

3) Limit glyphosate sales to farmers who demonstrate their need. Make it a controlled substance. Take it off the shelves of garden centers for casual gardeners to use on their gardens, grass or home landscape. Have documentation as to why available for consumers who ask where it has gone.

4) Break up the monopolies who exploit farmers, who control access to seed, determine the price for grain, the monopolize butchering of animals, etc., as well as the retail grocery monopolies who can raise prices at will because there is no competition....e.g., Albertson's Walmart.

The entire chain of food production in this country is distorted, and we have become, absurdly, and dangerously, a net importer because of the role of giant corporate profiteers at many strategic points.

We cannot MAHA without looking at every step in that process

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Christine's avatar

This. We want to see rational, concrete, measurable, plans that show us the intent by the administration is to phase it out, and not just gaslight while they do everything they can to help Monsanto/Bayer harm us more. So where are the executive orders around that? Maybe I missed them. I have just seen this one where they are protecting the poison and corporations killing us.

Ludmila Lavrova's avatar

"Phosphorus is needed for the defense industry." Okay, so be it. But why poison Americans by using a carcinogen (glyphosate) in agriculture? There's a saying in Russia that goes something like this: "If there's an elderberry in the garden, there's an uncle in Kyiv."

Mothertrucker's avatar

Our grandparents used to tell us when the rabbits ate the carrots in our garden to plant more carrots! So maybe for the public good and national security we should eminent domain all that farmland Gates bought.

PrayingMema's avatar

Thank you for sharing this truth i’m glad some things are

already in process and I pray that it will be quicker than they expected it to be as we transition.

My husband is a survivor of roundup cancer, not once, but twice since when he had non-Hodgkins lymphoma the treatment they used, gave him leukemia, . It was only by the grace of God that he was healed.

I’ll even the doctors called it a miracle . I’m glad and thankful for MAHA RFK jr and President Trump. I know things are not easy, but God will prevail as we transition.. 🙏🙏

Marc's avatar

So it doesn't bother you that , in the meantime, others will get sick or die in the upcoming transition?

PrayingMema's avatar

And you would be surprised when I tell people my husband‘s testimony and tell them not to use round up some people actually say “oh, but it works”

I believe the truth of how dangerous all these chemicals are should be widely known , and yes, there needs to be accountability, !!

I’m also fighting for no mandates of any kind for any vaccines .

PrayingMema's avatar

Yes it bothers me tremendously i believe all dangerous chemicals should be removed there are so many of them in our water our food , vaccines the chemtrails I tell everyone everywhere I go not to use round up and how about telling people of elderly families what to look for if an elderly person gets a UTI my mom had the J&J shot and had a UTI. We didn’t even know what it looked like and it led her to a regression .

There is so much wrong going on. I just want something to be done and I’m grateful for something and I try my best to stand up when I can and speak up when I can

I trust RFK I believe he has good intentions unfortunately this has been going on for many many years and I hate the fact that it’s gonna take time, but I would be unrealistic to think otherwise..

Marc's avatar

Well you sound pretty reasonable and compassionnate. If I beleived in God, I would say "God bless you!" Take care.

Steen Riip's avatar

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

Cara Wakefield's avatar

Ask Sri Lanka how it worked out to drop the chemicals overnight. The President is being prudent. Crashing the economy aids no one's health.

Tonya's avatar

This isn't a binary choice - so please stop making it so. The EO made the work to eliminate the use of glyphosate a more arduous journey.

Cara Wakefield's avatar

Then we should make that journey. It's worth it.

Fred Kittelmann's avatar

Sri Lanka isn't taking my calls. Please, do tell what you think they would say.

Dingo Roberts's avatar

For the people who are not interested in simple, smart-ass responses, here's an explanation of what happened. It doesn't take much imagination to foresee a future where the Democrats get the opportunity to "fix the problem that Trump created", and win on the "we told you so" platform in 2026 and 2028. And turn us right back to where things were headed before 2025.

In 2021, Sri Lanka attempted a rapid, nationwide shift to fully organic agriculture by **banning the import and use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides**. The policy had major economic and political consequences.

Here’s what happened:

The Policy

In April 2021, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced an immediate ban on:

* Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers

* Chemical pesticides

* Herbicides

The goal was to:

* Reduce foreign currency spending on imports

* Improve public health

* Transition the country to 100% organic farming

The change was implemented **almost overnight**, with no gradual phase-in.

Agricultural Impact

Crop yields dropped significantly within months.

### Rice (a staple food)

* Yields fell roughly **20–30%**

* Sri Lanka, normally self-sufficient in rice, had to **import rice**

* Rice prices surged

### Tea (major export)

* Tea production fell sharply (around 15–20%)

* Export earnings dropped

* Foreign currency shortages worsened

Farmers reported:

* Soil not prepared for organic-only inputs

* Insufficient organic fertilizer supply

* Lack of training in organic methods

* Increased pest damage

Economic Fallout

Sri Lanka was already facing:

* Heavy foreign debt

* COVID-related tourism collapse

* Currency shortages

The fertilizer ban worsened things by:

* Reducing export revenue (tea)

* Forcing food imports

* Increasing food prices

Food inflation rose dramatically in 2021–2022.

Political Crisis

Public protests escalated in 2022 amid:

* Food shortages

* Fuel shortages

* Power cuts

* Inflation

The crisis contributed to the resignation and eventual flight of President Rajapaksa in 2022.

Policy Reversal

By late 2021, the government partially reversed the fertilizer ban, allowing some chemical fertilizers back in. But by then, significant economic damage had occurred.

Important Context

The crisis was **not caused by the fertilizer ban alone**, but it is widely considered to have:

* Accelerated economic collapse

* Deepened food insecurity

* Damaged export revenue at a critical moment

Other major factors included:

* Large foreign debt burdens

* Pandemic-related tourism collapse

* Tax cuts that reduced government revenue

Key Takeaway

The problem wasn’t simply “going organic.”

It was the **sudden, nationwide, no-transition ban** without preparation, supply chains, or farmer training — implemented during an already fragile economic period.

If you'd like, I can also explain:

* Whether organic farming can work at national scale

* How other countries transition more gradually

* Or whether the Sri Lanka case is often oversimplified in political debates

Fred Kittelmann's avatar

Thanks. Though we should transition away from them, the chemical fertilizers don't bother me remotely as much as the pesticides. I wonder how Sri Lanka would've fared just banning pesticides, and not the fertilizers. You do mention increased pest damage, but the fertilizers might have been the main culprit behind the lower yields (possibly even playing a role in the pest damage if the nutritionally starved plants were weaker). Also, no one advocating an immediate ban on glyphosate would insist upon doing so in a vacuum. You leave me with the impression Sri Lanka didn't do anything to head off any anticipated pest problems, no integrated pest management programs or anything.

Dingo Roberts's avatar

Yeah, it's been known since the early 20th century that soils were becoming increasingly depleted of nutrient content, and like humans, plants with malnutrition are far more susceptible to pests. Good health should always be the first line of defense. But long before modern fertilizers, crop yields were at the mercy of nature for various reasons.

I understand the complexity of the situation, BUT: when anyone - including MAHA - tells me that eliminating corporate liability is ok because the government forced the companies to make this shit, I have to get defensive. The government is notorious for protecting the offenders by getting support from the offenders. The little people wind up suffering with no recourse, ESPECIALLY when it's the government that we need to get recourse from. The government is just as guilty of denying harms as the corporations themselves are and as always, cancer gets very close to playing a role of red herring. Yes, of course cancer is bad, but what safety concerns have almost been reduced to is if causing cancer can't be proven, then a product is safe. As if cancer is the only problem this garbage causes.

Cara Wakefield's avatar

I believe the President of Sri Lanka ( or Prime Minister) tried to impress the globalists, and chaos insued.

nedweenie's avatar

Nice explanation of that avoidable mess. What happened to Sri Lanka was a cautionary tale, alright. There's a wildly ignorant assumption that "going organic" is simply stopping the use of pesticides. It's not that simple. Or easy, given how we've been producing our food for the past 100 years.

Cara Wakefield's avatar

It's the perfect picture of having a good and noble idea, and then reality bites. It's always more difficult in practice than in theory.

Tee Rigodanzo's avatar

Mr. Roberts, it would be great to see at least some of your comment in a restack, thanks.

TeeJae's avatar

Thank you, ChatGPT. Sorry but the US is not Sri Lanka. It's apples & oranges.

Cara Wakefield's avatar

No it isn't. It's larger and considerably more complex.

RivalDaughterShakedown's avatar

NO! That’s all bs. They are bought and paid for just like everybody else sitting in DC.

Cara Wakefield's avatar

Sure. Whatever you say.

RivalDaughterShakedown's avatar

No, it’s not whatever I say. They’ve known since the 80s that it is toxic to humans yet they’ve continued to use it. I don’t give a crap what Sri Lanka has done. Other countries have had no issues getting rid of it and using alternative pesticides that aren’t as toxic. Stop pandering your incorrect notions.

Nancy Groves's avatar

I don’t for even a second believe “glyphosate is necessary for the US farm fields.”

I’ve studied this toxin 25 years, and there are thousands of damaged persons from this disastrous toxic chemical. Early in my medical school years, it was our farmers who were the first to teach us how deadly their cancers were. Most of the young farmers died. Even the chemtrails have been filled with pesticides such as this one.

Pam HARRISON's avatar

I appreciate this explanation, and I’m supportive of MAHA, but I’ve lived long enough to know that talk (especially from politicians) is cheap!

I’m currently in my own battle to restore my health after 2 years of treatments. My lab levels for Glyphosate were through the roof, as were lead, aluminum, mercury, mold, etc, etc. I was told I shouldn’t even be alive with levels so high! So, PLEASE:

STOP the sale of Glyphosate products in lawn and garden stores. Educate the public about what to use instead. STOP the CHEMTRAILS so we can grow some of our own food in the meantime in our backyards - like the Victory Gardens of generations past!

There’s much more to be done, but don’t fall prey to the “it can’t happen overnight” mentality! We have President Trump, Bobby Kennedy Jr, and the rest of this “Get it done” Cabinet right now! MAGA MAHA!!!!

Fred Kittelmann's avatar

I came here to say the same thing. That claim needs to be justified.

Tonya's avatar

If we are going to truly MAHA, we need to build a movement that transcends a single political appointee and administration - one that extends beyond these next 2 1/2 to 3 years.

Fred Kittelmann's avatar

Said movement should totally ignore politicians. People should be figuring out ways to stop cooperating with the system. I bet many MAHA folks invest in the enemy through mutual funds, 401K's... Pull that money out and use it to build alternatives.

Monique's avatar

In August 2020 I was on a Zoom with RFK Jr. and others about his CHD case regarding 5G. He flat out said that 5G could not be stopped. I believe the strategy was to slow it down. I forget what was said, but I am aware the FCC was made to produce new studies regarding cell towers, as the previous studies were 1996 or earlier. The case was won. The FCC has yet to produce the studies. The forces he is dealing with are larger than the U.S. Nonetheless, there are toxic-free alternatives. I would go with those.

Jennifer Jones's avatar

Serious question: which non-toxic alternatives? Do you believe that glyphosate-free alternatives for growing our food could keep our farmers from going broke?

Monique's avatar

Hi Jennifer, I will defer you to this site: https://VeganicSummit.com. Agriculture is off the rails and has been. Putting in the proper infrastructure now is essential. If you sign-up on that site, you will receive an email. Then you can see, for free, multiple videos from around the world of those practicing veganic farming at: https://veganicsummit.com/talks-2025. "Veganic" is "organic," without using animals. Often food borne illnesses are due to animal waste, as well as polluting the water supply, and obviously animals guzzle more water than plants. Off the top of my head lemon, vinegar, and certain essential oil scents ward off pests. Here is commercial care in that area: https://veganic.bio/veganic-launches-naturoil. I found a simple video sharing two ingredients for a pesticide: lemon and neem oil: https://youtube.com/watch?v=WUohyWqkT2U.

TeeJae's avatar

Biodiversity - https://responsibletechnology.org/field-study-finds-using-biodiversity-instead-of-pesticides-can-reduce-crop-damage-from-herbivores/

This one also discusses how fostering beneficial insects and healthy soil can increase farmers' profitability by reducing input costs: https://foe.org/news/no-tills-massive-pesticide-problem/

Vertical farming - https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/17/urbankisaan-is-betting-on-vertical-farming-to-bring-pesticide-free-vegetables-to-consumers-and-fight-indias-water-crisis

Hydroponics - https://foodrevolution.org/blog/hydroponics/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blo-2021&utm_content=hydroponics

Also, as Kennedy has discussed, regenerative agricultural practices including permaculture, crop rotations, re-carbonizing soil, and cover crops.

And lastly, regardless of one's beliefs in global warming, there's also an argument to be made for integrating solar farms with crop farms, which reduces the need for weather-resistant GMOs: https://www.nrdc.org/stories/made-shade-promise-farming-solar-panels

Monique's avatar

Yes, and for the record, regenerative agriculture does not mean animals must be used, although most people believe this fallacy. See here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=b_lJgGazOdk.

Monique's avatar

If you would like to learn more, there is a Zoom today -

Topic: Circle of Veganic Activists

Time: Tues., Feb 24, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83738561671?pwd=jtCUZX9zkzeWfNeB6ptTwwmUsXoYlf.1

TeeJae's avatar

Yes, it can be cattle-based and/or plant-based

Monique's avatar

For those, who value their health and other sentient beings, it will be the later. "Veganic Agriculture is regenerative agriculture with a wider lens." (46 seconds) https://youtube.com/shorts/dnGFW8yxPQg

Monique's avatar

On yesterday's MAHA Zoom there was a woman claiming plant-based was expensive. Come on now. A filet mignon is expensive, too. Anyone saying plants are expensive is creating excuses to use animals.

Kathy Boston's avatar

It’s the immunity to liability that is a bigger issue. Look how it turned out for the vaccine industry. And we can’t undo it. If they get immunity let’s watch the pesticide industry explode and become a Cash cow

Alex Di Gregorio's avatar

Every revolution is always hard. The mainstream system is controlling TV, socials, radio, newspapers to kick the truth. PresidentTrump and Secretary Kennedy are fighting against right and left, Dem and Gop. It's very hard for them! But i'm sure that Bobby and Trump, together, are in the right way. It's important don't lose the Faith.

Demonhype's avatar

Don't forget ths paid trolls and bots the entrenched powers use to get half the revolution to pick up their ball and leave.

Tee Rigodanzo's avatar

Alex, sure wish you would restack your comment, thanks.

Lori's avatar

I’ve been a supporter of Trump since 2016. He’s lost me on this one. Glyphosate is poison period. Shame on you Trump.

Letsrock's avatar

So are AI data centers.

Julie K's avatar

I also believe all of this is moot if we don’t do like Dane Wingington says and stop the geoengineering soon as well.

Vanessa's avatar

Yes!! Agreed. RFK said he would stop this. My guess is he has learned this is a MASSIVE government program with Billions of dollars involved, but I wish he would bring all that out in the open. Let’s really talk about it. We cannot problem solve until all the information is out in the open.

Julie K's avatar

What shocks me is why has no one been fast pacing these healthier alternatives to the market? Mercola long ago was explaining the benefits of regenerative farming and other methods that can lead us to phasing out roundup but now we have to wait longer? Hopefully RFK is serious about fast tracking some of these biological methods of farming so that Americans can be assured our food is safe and not full of chemicals and dyes and msg etc.

Doreene Close's avatar

if Trump was serious about this he’d make an EO designating billions of dollars to reverse this farming catastrophe, which is the real national security issue. Making a few dyes optional is the bread and circus party they give to the plebs. “Let them eat glyphosate cake.”

Jinc's avatar

Well, anyway, phase it out already.

Living Well Locally's avatar

The road is long. Wisdom is needed. Unity would help.

Tonya's avatar

"We support this President because he promised to take on the forces making Americans sick." - This EO is the opposite. We need call a spade a spade. The MAHA movement needs to be honest or else we will lose credibility and I am afraid that you simply aren't being honest here.

Connie S Townsend's avatar

why do you say they aren't being honest 😕....seems plausible to me...what do you expect? MAHA is not God's they can only consult and depend on Him

NoWa Clark's avatar

At this point in the game, even the most naive of us should be savvy to how politics is played and ESPECIALLY who are the characters playing it.

DT’s cabinet is ALL Zionist, pedo-genocidaires who are constantly pushing for more vaccine immunity and more agro chemical immunity because the over arching Zio-agenda to depopulate us “goyim” cannot be thwarted.

At the end of the day, they will either remove RFK or MAKE him use his “trust capital” to sway the blind in his flock so they don’t see what they are ultimately consenting to.

RFK can lie. He defends the mass rituatlistic slaughter of children and you really think he’s not going to manipulate you and lead you astray to save his own life?

Adhya's avatar

This explanation is appreciated.