Supreme Court Weighs Arguments in Roundup Weedkiller Case

Why it matters locally: Louisiana's agricultural sector, which relies heavily on herbicide use across cotton, soybeans, and other crops, could be affected by the Court's decision on Roundup's legal status and potential restrictions.

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The Supreme Court is considering a case impacting the ongoing legal battle surrounding Roundup, a common weedkiller used in industrial agriculture. Numerous lawsuits allege that a primary component of Roundup is connected to cancer. Ali Rogin, a justice correspondent, discussed the debate with Helena Bottemiller Evich of the Food Fix newsletter. The details of that conversation were not released.