Glyphosate
Researchers look for genetic clues to combat herbicide resistant weeds
On Colorado’s eastern plains, increasingly resilient strains of kochia have created a headache for both researchers and farmers. At Colorado ...
Anti-GMO stance by Greenpeace, other environmental activists, worsen climate change
The evidence suggests that GM crops can and do contribute to reducing global climate change. But high profile environmental groups, ...
Mark Lynas: Monsanto’s Syngenta takeover proposal a ‘big mistake’
Just what exactly is Monsanto playing at? Apparently not satisfied with its continuing role as the favourite pantomime villain for ...
Chipotle’s non GMO policy will likely increase pesticide use and create more ‘superweeds’
A couple weeks ago, Chipotle announced they were removing genetically engineered crops (called GMOs) from their menu. Kind of. Dan ...
Monsanto launches PR efforts to combat critics of Sygenta takeover, glyphosate and GMOs
As seed and chemical maker Monsanto Co. woos Swiss agrochemicals firm Syngenta, Monsanto also is trying to win over consumers ...
Activists in Argentina threaten life of biotech scientist Jose Miguel Mulet
Dear readers. As you know by the last post I am doing a tour to promote "Eat Without Fear" by ...
Science Babe is back! New target: Natural Food Movement
A few weeks ago, the website The Naked Label published a picture of a vibrant, colorful mushroom. It was captioned ...
Amid review of glypohsate, EPA official said he favors biopesticides
The Environmental Protection Agency has wrapped up its review of the world's most widely used herbicide and plans to release ...
Under pressure to manage both weeds and pollinators, Midwest farmers face perfect storm
Since the onset of spring, one kind of game-changing news after another has reached Iowa farmers. These announcements will affect ...
In wake of IARC carcinogenic warning, Colombian president urges end to spraying herbicide on coca plants
Authorities in Colombia have been told they must stop using Glyphosate the controversial herbicide, that is more commonly known by ...
‘GMO free’ myth busting: Labeling movement leading farmers to use more toxic chemicals
The 'non GMO' movement has been a boon to some farmers, who have dumped GMOs to grow conventional non GMO ...
Canadian Cancer Society gives green light to prudent use of glyphosate
The Canadian Cancer Society isn’t calling for a ban on glyphosate. The Society says it’s acceptable to use pesticides to ...
5 questions answered on glyphosate
The world’s most widely-used herbicide has been getting a lot of attention lately. Last month, an international agency declared glyphosate, ...
Video: Canadian scientists say glyphosate hazard but not health risk
In March, the World Health Organization released a report that listed glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans." Glyphosate is widely used ...
Consumer Reports ‘pesticides in produce’ guide sidesteps science, promotes organics
Consumer Reports 30-page “From Crop to Table: Pesticide Use in Produce” stumbles yet again on the science and is heavy ...
Judge GMOs by improved traits not breeding process
Many people have strong opinions about genetically modified plants, also known as genetically modified organisms or GMOs. But sometimes there’s ...
Advocacy group sells glyphosate test for water, urine or breast milk
An advocacy group seeking a ban on the world's most widely used herbicide said Wednesday it is launching a U.S ...
Coffee: Guilty pleasure or life saving elixir?
Coffee is ubiquitous, grown in more than 70 countries. But it's also a drug, with caffeine as the primary psychoactive ...
Despite safety record, glyphosate fears may prompt EPA to test for residue
U.S. regulators may start testing food products for residues of the world's most widely used herbicide, the Environmental Protection Agency ...
Bill Nye explains switch from ‘Anti-GMO Guy’ back to ‘Science Guy’
Bill Nye caused a bit of drama over his stance on GMOs with the publication of his recent book, Undeniable: ...
What’s behind knee jerk concerns about glyphosate, GMOs?
The world’s most commonly sprayed herbicide—glyphosate—is currently trapped in a familiar media cycle. The cycle goes something like this: 1) ...
Chinese citizens sue government over its Roundup approval process 27 years ago
Three Chinese citizens are taking China's Ministry of Agriculture to court in a bid to make public a toxicology report ...
Weighing risks of glyphosate should lead to mindful use not elimination
Late last month, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, an arm of the World Health Organization, issued a report ...
Anti-GMO groups obsess about superweeds, the non-existent glyphosate-created pest
"Superweeds" is a term bandied about by Consumer Reports, the Union of Concerned Scientists and other anti-GMO groups as a ...
Chemophobia: Testing foods for glyphosate rises with fears over health risk
U.S. consumer groups, scientists and food companies are testing substances ranging from breakfast cereal to breast milk for residues of ...
More voices of farm moms needed in GMO conversation
U.S. farmers make up approximately 1.5 percent of the population. They are the most credible source of information about production details, the ...
Kevin Folta sets example on how to have civil conversation on GMOs
Dr. Kevin Folta, professor and chairman of the horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida, recently came to lecture ...
