Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. William Caplinger, a superintendent for a commercial construction company, runs an organic farm in Sulfur Springs, Arkansas, about one hour from Joplin, Missouri. He and his wife, Heather, raise all their food for consumption, completely chemical and pesticide-free. Caplinger has Stage 4 prostate […] The post A farmer’s fight: Cancer, chemicals and a return to organic living appeared first on I...| Investigate Midwest
Health Canada dismisses significance of new science, including forest studies, leaving Safe Food Matters to consider further action. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has decided to not take any steps regarding the registration of glyphosate, even after the Court ordered it to look at new science. Safe Food Matters is reviewing PMRA’s […]| Safe Food Matters
In late July 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it had opened a public comment period on its proposal to register three dicamba-based pesticide products for use directly on dicamba-tolerant soybean and cotton seeds. No dicamba pesticide has been available for “over-the-top” use since 2024 after a federal court in Arizona overturned the registered labels for three dicamba pesticides, XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium. Although dicamba has been approved for us...| National Agricultural Law Center
By: Abi Saeed Pesticide residues and risk assessments have been a major topic of interest and inquiry for me for over a decade, and something that I wanted to write about on the Blog for quite some time. Over the past couple of months, I have had several inquiries from people regarding the “Dirty Dozen” … Continue reading The Dirty Truth Behind the “Dirty Dozen”| The Garden Professors™
Avant toute remarque, il importe de souligner que, dans sa décision rendue publique le 7 août, le Conseil constitutionnel valide la quasi-totalité du texte de la loi dite « Duplomb », écartant la majeure partie des griefs formulés dans les trois saisines. Seuls deux articles de la loi ont été censurés : l’article 2 concernant la réintroduction […] L’article Avec sa décision du 7 août 2025 concernant la loi Duplomb, le Conseil constitutionnel délivre le mode d’emploi po...| Agriculture et Environnement
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced it will be spraying pesticides in an effort to eliminate more mosquitoes and reduce the| QNS
Canadian farmers urged to toe the line on pre-harvest pesticide application and market product restrictions to avoid grain marketing headaches.| Farmtario
In a recently released study, the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) announced that neonicotinoid pesticides are still present in tap water, even after being treated in water management plants. Neonicotinoids are among the most widely used class of pesticides in the world, and are known to be a potent neurotoxin. Though they are considered more of […] The post Pesticides in Water Are More Widespread Than You Think appeared first on Garden Collage Magazine.| Garden Collage Magazine
Dicamba (3, 6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid) is a broad-spectrum herbicide first registered in 1967. The herbicide is used on agricultural crops, fallow land, pastures, turfgrass and rangeland. Dicamba is also registered for non-agricultural uses in residential areas, including on golf courses. More than 1,000 products sold in the U.S. include dicamba, according to the National Pesticide Information ... Dicamba: concerns about health risks and crop damage The post Dicamba: concerns about hea...| U.S. Right to Know
Working in pest control during extreme heat poses real risks, making heat illness a constant concern. Staying safe starts with proactive measures to manage both your environment and physical condition.....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Horticulture professional services licenses are issued to businesses that engage in Setting of Landscape Plants (SLP) and have a certified operator who has taken and passed the SLP exam. The....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
By Shannon Kelleher Adding to evidence about the pervasiveness of pesticides that endanger human and environmental health, new research has found widely used insecticides in Colorado waterways at levels 100 times higher than what researchers say is needed to protect aquatic life.| The New Lede
By Shannon Kelleher Major food corporations are failing to effectively support farming practices that protect human and environmental health, according to an assessment of 20 companies released Thursday by a corporate watchdog group.| The New Lede
By Brian Bienkowski Pesticide applicators in North Carolina and Iowa who sprayed the insecticide carbaryl often during their career have a higher risk of getting stomach, esophageal, tongue and prostate cancers, according to new research led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).| The New Lede
Nutrition plays an influential role in Parkinson’s disease. This study aims to assess nutritional obstacles, foods that impact symptoms, dietary guidelines, and consumption of dairy and organic foods in those with Parkinson’s disease. The post Exploring Dietary Knowledge of People with Parkinson’s Disease: Insights from Patient Focus Groups appeared first on Restorative Medicine.| Restorative Medicine
À la suite d’une saisine du gouvernement, l’Inrae a rendu publiques ses propositions pour une amélioration de l’indicateur HRI1, tout en plaidant plutôt en faveur d’un nouvel indicateur Le 13 mai, soit un an après son adoption, le gouvernement a publié un premier bilan de sa stratégie Écophyto 2030, dont l’objectif est de réduire en […] L’article Écophyto : l’Inrae propose un nouvel indicateur est apparu en premier sur Agriculture et Environnement.| Agriculture et Environnement
L'ANSES face à une tourmente judiciaire : entre critiques des associations antipesticides et décisions contradictoires des tribunaux, l'agence voit son expertise contestée. Une situation intenable qui remet en cause sa mission. Décryptage des enjeux et des solutions possibles."| Agriculture et Environnement
EPA just issued an existing stocks order for Engenia, Tavium, and XtendiMax, previously labeled for use in dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean. This order authorizes limited s … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Agiter le danger des résidus de pesticides dans l’alimentation est devenu pour les ONG écologistes une arme de lobbying massif. Pourtant, ces campagnes anxiogènes sont en contradiction totale avec les chiffres rassurants du dernier rapport de l’Efsa, qui s’appuie sur l’analyse de plus de 130000 échantillons L’Autorité européenne de sécurité des aliments (Efsa) a rendu […] L’article Résidus de pesticides dans l’alimentation : les chiffres rassurants de l’Efsa est app...| Agriculture et Environnement
Série video Droit d'inventaire : L’apiculture française a-t-elle bénéficié de l’interdiction des phytos dits "tueurs d’abeilles" ?| Agriculture et Environnement
A landmark study confirms glyphosate-cancer link, with robust evidence on prenatal exposure and dose-dependent risks. Explore the findings.| FoodTimes
New moves by the Trump administration and its congressional allies threaten to increase air pollution and harm public health.| Earthjustice
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) damage female reproductive health, contributing to infertility, PCOS and early puberty, a large review shows.| U.S. Right to Know
Paris - Des ONG de défense de l'environnement et de la santé se sont alarmées vendredi de plusieurs mesures contenues dans la proposition de loi Duplomb sur l'agriculture. Elles dénoncent un « scandale » dans un contexte politique jugé « particulièrement hostile à la nature »| l'Opinion
May 2, 2022 - A perfect lawn invites us to sit, lay, or play in its soft, green blanket. It presents us with an image of ecological health and connection. But this carefully constructed image masks multiple problems. By James Amadon| The Ecological Disciple
By Brian Bienkowski US regulators are poised to approve a pesticide made with a controversial class of toxic chemicals, stoking concerns of new risks for farms across the country.| The New Lede
Les interdictions de produits phytosanitaires continuent à mettre en péril plusieurs productions agricoles. C’est maintenant à la filière des pruneaux d’Agen de tirer la sonnette d’alarme| Agriculture et Environnement
TG Branfalt, Ganjapreneur | In this episode of the Ganjapreneur Podcast, host TG Branfalt is joined by Josh Wurzer, co-founder of SC Labs, one of the longest-running cannabis testing laboratories in the industry. Together, they explore the evolution of cannabis testing, from measuring cannabinoids and terpenes to detecting contaminants like... The post Josh Wurzer: The Realities of Cannabis Testing and Industry Integrity appeared first on SC Labs.| SC Labs
New Report Shows Repeat Spraying of BC and New Brunswick Forests, Contrary to Federal Approval Raising risks to Indigenous people, others who eat forest food TORONTO, March 28, 2025 — A new report shows pesticides are sprayed on Canadian forests up to 7 times in the forestry cycle, not just once – as assumed in Health […] The post New Report Shows Repeat Spraying of BC and New Brunswick Forests, Contrary to Federal Approval appeared first on Safe Food Matters.| Safe Food Matters
Spring 2025 To: Minister of Health – hcminister.ministresc@hc-sc.gc.ca Re: Cancel Approval of Glyphosate for Forestry Use We are Canadian organizations concerned about the spraying of pesticides on our forests. A new report, Forest Spraying & Forest Food, shows the assessments for the use of glyphosate products on forests are flawed. […]| Safe Food Matters
April 22, 2022 - In the 60th anniversary year of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, and the first anniversary of The Ecological Disciple, we look at a piece of writing that can help us take on even our current environmental crises. By Louise Conner| The Ecological Disciple
Dans un rapport inédit, un groupement de chercheurs a défini quels sont les points de non-retour pour la planète et l’Humanité.| Le HuffPost
The plan may conflict with the new HHS head, RFK Jr., who helped sue Monsanto over lack of sufficient health warnings.| Truthout
A major study concludes that pesticides are overwhelmingly harming hundreds of species they aren't meant to affect. The systematic review analysed over 1700 experimental studies (including a handful from NZ). It found pesticides can reduce plant and animal growth, and affect animals' ability to fin| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
Would you ever think a garden hose could contaminate your ice hash? Alec Dixon of SC Labs breaks down how this happened to Colorado hash makers and what producers need to do to stay ahead of contamination risks. Don’t get caught off guard.| SC Labs
Environmental and health groups challenge Health Canada’s renewal of toxic glyphosate product in court Voir la version française ci-dessous Toronto, Ont./ Traditional territories of several First Nations including the Williams Treaties First Nations, Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation — Environmental and health groups are in Federal The post Glyphosate Renewal JR hearing appeared first on Friends of the Earth Canada.| Friends of the Earth Canada
Three corn pesticides to be launched in the Ontario market in 2025 have been approved by a committee that makes sure there will be no export market concerns with those products being used in the province.| Farmtario
On January 22, 2025, Safe Food Matters will be in court again, fighting over glyphosate. Our original – still ongoing -lawsuit was about Health Canada’s decision to register glyphosate (“Registration Decision”), and this one is about the 5 year renewal of a product that contains the pesticide. Details on how to attend in person or […]| Safe Food Matters
The General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) is calling on government to institute a regulation on the use of pesticides in the country According to GAWU, proper regulation will protect the farmers, their children and Ghanaians as a whole in view of the indiscriminate and unapproved use of pesticides which […]| The Herald ghana
HHRA and ORG-Tracker, represented by Dr. Chuck Benbrook and Dr. Brian Baker, submitted comments to the Agricultural Marketing Service at the USDA in advance of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting in Portland, Oregon, from October 22nd to 24th, 2024. Drs. Benbrook and Baker will both attend the conference and deliver public comments. ORG-Tracker| HH-RA.org - HHRA and ORG-Tracker, represented by Dr. Chuck Benbrook and Dr. B...
Professor Christy Morrisey published several papers showing high levels of neonicotinoids in Canadian wetlands, including imidacloprid. She also provided unpublished data to Health Canada. A ban was proposed in 2016 by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Health Canada, partly based on her data. It found “the continued high volume use of imidacloprid in […] The post The Morrissey Report: Health Canada worked with Bayer to discredit valid science appeared first on Safe Food Matt...| Safe Food Matters
In the story of abamectin, there is evidence of capture: from PMRA working with Syngenta to set up the first residue levels, to PMRA discounting valid scientific findings, to accepting Syngenta's spurious scientific rationale even when it runs against PMRA’s own policy, to not disclosing information that could damage the proposals requested by Syngenta. The post Capture of Health Canada by Syngenta – Abamectin appeared first on Safe Food Matters.| Safe Food Matters
Canada’s Pest Management Review Agency approved Garlon XRT herbicide, the first industrial vegetation product with drone application on the label.| Farmtario
Gardening with chickens is an adventure for you and for them. Elizabeth Mack shares tips to keep your birds (and plants) healthy and safe. When I moved onto my small hobby farm a few years ago, I had two requirements: chickens and gardens. I soon brought home my first small flock of hens and let […] The post Gardening with Chickens appeared first on Community Chickens.| Community Chickens
Roach bombs aren't always as effective at eradicating a cockroach infestation as they may appear to be. Read this guide to learn about all the common problems.| Planet Natural
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to bury the EU’s plans to slash the use and risk of pesticides by half by 2030 once and for all, proposing to withdraw the sustainable use of pesticides regulation (SUR) from the table with hopes to start afresh under the next mandate.| Agricultural and Rural Convention
A Win for the Bees: EU Votes to Ban Bee-Harming Pesticides| www.stuartwilde.com
Studies linking glyphosate, the key chemical in Roundup herbicides, to cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other illnesses.| U.S. Right to Know
