Promoting The National Defense By Ensuring An Adequate Supply Of Elemental Phosphorus And Glyphosate-based Herbicides

Elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides are critical for defense manufacturing and U.S. agriculture. Shortages threaten national defense, food security, and economic stability.

What the order does ​

• Designates elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides as critical to national defense.
• Delegates authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize and allocate supplies.
• Directs prioritization of contracts and resources to ensure continuous domestic supply.
• Requires the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of War and issue necessary regulations.
• Protects the viability of U.S. producers from actions under the order.

Who it affects ​

• U.S. producers of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides.
• Agriculture and defense industries.
• Federal agencies overseeing resource allocation.

Context ​

There is only one domestic producer; most supplies are currently imported.