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DISCOVER THE ENDURING LEGACY AND VITAL ROLE OF THE HERBICIDE 2,4-D IN AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Originally patented by Dr. Franklin D. Jones over 75 years ago to protect his children from poison ivy, 2,4-D continues to meet today’s stringent scientific standards for safety and is a cornerstone of sustainable farming and land management.

2,4-D is one of the most widely used and studied herbicides in the world. Regulators in over 90 countries have reviewed the safety and efficacy profile of 2,4-D and registered it for use to protect crops and greenspaces from invasive and damaging weeds.

Well known for its effectiveness in reducing a wide range of broadleaf weeds, farmers use 2,4-D to enhance crop yields and facilitate best management practices such as no-till and cover crops. These practices contribute to lower carbon emissions and are recognized for their environmental benefits by global authorities including the USDA and the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Whether safeguarding crops, improving pastureland, or managing forest ecosystems, 2,4-D is an essential, cost-effective tool that supports both food security and the environment.^1 2

2,4-D Facts from the Recent Veritasium Video

14 October 2025
2,4-D is registered in 90+ countries and, as a recent Veritasium video highlighted, has helped farmers grow affordable food for American families for over 80 years—a testament to American innovation and grit…

An Overview of 2,4-D and Synthetic Auxin Herbicides

14 October 2025
Author Dilpreet Riar et al give a clear explanation of how synthetic auxin herbicides, like 2,4-D, work and their beneficial uses…

Stakeholder Spotlight with Bob Walters of FieldWatch

30 October 2024
Robert Walters is the current Chief Executive Officer at FIELDWATCH INC, where Robert has been working since May 2014. Prior to this role, Robert was also a Director of Business Development at the same company…

Stakeholder Spotlight with Mike Twining of the Willard AgriService and the Agricultural Retailers Association of America

30 July 2024
Mike Twining grew up on a poultry and grain farm on the eastern shore of Maryland. His love of farming and food production led him to a degree in agricultural economics from Cornell…

Stakeholder Spotlight with Bob Mann of the National Association of Landscape Professionals

13 June 2024
Bob Mann serves as the Senior Director of Regulatory and Technical Affairs. Bob is a Landscape Industry Certified Agronomist with degrees in turf management and agricultural economics….

Stakeholder Spotlight with Kevin “KJ” Johnson of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association

26 April 2024
Kevin “KJ” Johnson was named President of IFCA in 2021. Johnson previously served as IFCA director of government and industry relations and was responsible for legislative and regulatory policy efforts…

Stakeholder Spotlight with Mark Lambert of the Arkansas Farm Bureau

28 November 2023
A native of Stuttgart, he came to Arkansas Farm Bureau from Riceland Foods. Mark earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in agriculture economics from the University of Arkansas…

Three Things to Know about 2,4-D

13 March 2023

2,4-D is a herbicide used for broadleaf weed control: Three Things to Know About 2,4-D

Preventing Spray Drift

11 August 2020
Using crop protection tools comes with a lot of responsibilities. That includes always following the directions and precautions on the pesticide product’s container and following good stewardship practices….

Lawncare & Pets

11 August 2020

You may apply 2,4-D on your own lawn or you may see it applied at a local park. In either case, you may have questions about whether your pets are secure. This backgrounder can give you answers to your questions..