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Fears over Roundup herbicide residues prompt private testing
2015-04-10 02:21:40| Chemicals - Topix.net
U.S. consumer groups, scientists and food companies are testing substances ranging from breakfast cereal to breast milk for residues of the world's most widely used herbicide on rising concerns over its possible links to disease. REUTERS: U.S. consumer groups, scientists and food companies are testing substances ranging from breakfast cereal to breast milk for residues of the world's most widely used herbicide on rising concerns over its possible links to disease.
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EPA will require weed-resistance restrictions on glyphosate herbicide
2015-04-01 13:55:12| Chemicals - Topix.net
U.S. regulators will put new restrictions on the world's most widely used herbicide to help address the rapid expansion of weeds resistant to the chemical, Reuters has learned. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed it will require a weed resistance management plan for glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto's immensely popular Roundup weed-killer.
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Scientist defends WHO group report linking herbicide to cancer
2015-03-27 03:28:44| Chemicals - Topix.net
A World Health Organization group's controversial finding that the world's most popular herbicide "probably is carcinogenic to humans" was based on a thorough scientific review and is a key marker in ongoing evaluations of the product, the scientist who led the study said Thursday. "There were several studies.
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Monsanto seeks retraction for report linking herbicide to cancer 0
2015-03-25 13:42:10| Chemicals - Topix.net
Ohio Gov. John Kasich, in New Hampshire exploring a run for President, said a factor in his consideration is whether he can be a true contender this time.
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Effective herbicide applications to manage weed resistance
2015-03-06 22:04:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
What's an effective herbicide alternative to combat weed resistance? That's a question Bryan Young, associate professor of weed science, Purdue University, gets asked often. Being effective has to do with making sure that the herbicide alternative you're using can control the weed species, he says. read more
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