A U.S. propane industry group is touting the concept of injecting steam into soil to kill weed seeds, but other research shows difficulties in heating soil to a high enough temperature to kill weed seeds with a mobile implement.| Grainews
The Ecorobotix ARA uses AI, image recognition, and ultra-precise plant-by-plant spraying to reduce chemical use, lower input costs, and boost sustainability in modern farming.| Farmtario
The Ontario Weed Tour at the Elora Research Station discussed how plant staging accuracy, timing and weather conditions can significantly impact crop health, yield and limit potential herbicide application injury.| Farmtario
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 Carey Gillam Less than a month ahead of what would have been the first US trial over allegations that a popular weedkiller made by agrochemical giant Syngenta causes Parkinson’s disease, the parties have agreed to settle the case. With a looming Aug. 4 Philadelphia trial date, the case of Douglas Nemeth v. Syngenta, which previously was delayed multiple times, was being closely watched as the two sides battled over evidence to be presented and expert witnesses.| The New Lede
Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it| the Guardian
By Carey Gillam Consumers looking for healthy foods grown without the use of chemicals have long been able to shop grocery aisle for products carrying an “organic” label, a designation associated with natural processes that focus on soil health, animal well-being, and protections of delicate ecosystems.| The New Lede
Identifying weeds while they’re still small and easier to control can save the farmer from big weed problems later in the season| Manitoba Co-operator
Wondering if you should spray weeds before or after mowing? Learn the best timing for effective weed control, plus tips to keep your lawn healthy.| JC's Landscaping LLC
Bayer’s threat to leave the glyphosate market could have wide reaching implications for Prairie farmers.| Manitoba Co-operator
Keep it Clean’s 2025 list, meant to warn farmers about marketing hurdles tied to specific agri-chemical use, has updated its guidance on cereal and lentil pesticides| Manitoba Co-operator
To be sure, many cancers are no hot coffee burn; it’s difficult at best to assign an indisputable exact cause to cancer. Going by the jury awards against Bayer so far, though, the company may well wish it had been in the coffee business instead. The post Editor’s Rant: The coffee conundrum appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsEditor's column & Production Tips - Grainews
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
Canada’s Pest Management Review Agency approved Garlon XRT herbicide, the first industrial vegetation product with drone application on the label.| Farmtario
