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Synthetic and natural agricultural chemicals include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. They are used by all farmers, organic and conventional, and have led to affordable food in markets around the world. Almost any farm chemical can be harmful if the amount applied is high enough — the “dose makes the poison”. What level of exposure poses a genuine risk to humans and the environment? How can the public and the press assess the scientific credibility of corporate and environmental group campaign claims? We’ve assembled a growing collection of articles and commentaries to help sort science from misinformation.

Beyond Dicamba: Problems, Questions, and Options

How can farmers prepare for an environment of dicamba regulation, Endangered Species Act impacts and herbicide resistance?

Stop Running the Same Play to Beat Weeds

American Soybean Association's survey found that increased herbicide restrictions would "vastly and negatively alter agricultural production”.

Farmers Voice Concern Over US EPA Herbicide Strategy in Survey

North Carolina State University Extension Weed Specialist stresses importance of product rotation in resistance management and effective weed control.

ASA Survey Paints Harsh Reality of ESA Herbicide Strategy on Soy Farmers

American Soybean Association survey data indicates approximately 80% of producers would be out of compliant with the proposal and would face moderate to extreme costs to become compliant.

New Modelling Warns of Reduced Yields from Glyphosate Ban

Rothamsted Research amplifies findings of glyphosate withdrawal causing an increase in weed abundance and decrease in production of some crops, notes mixed outcomes offered by alternative approaches to weed control.

Mexico indefinitely suspends 2024 glyphosate ban, saying it would ‘compromise agricultural productivity’ as there is no effective substitute

Postponing glyphosate ban safeguards Mexico's food security.

Glyphosate urine sample studies yield differing results, demand cautious interpretation

EFSA assessments of glyphosate "as contradictory as the results of studies."

Renowned toxicologist criticizes comparative analysis touting positive glyphosate-in-urine testing results

Study authors ignore "a major fact" which skews the results.

Toxicologist asserts trace pesticide residues no threat to humans

Properly pesticide-protected crops can be of better quality.

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Synthetic and natural agricultural chemicals include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. They are used by all farmers, organic and conventional, and have led to affordable food in markets around the world. Almost any farm chemical can be harmful if the dose applied is high enough — the “dose makes the poison”. What level of exposure poses a genuine risk to humans and the environment? How can the public and the press assess the scientific credibility of corporate and environmental group campaign claims? We’ve assembled a growing collection of articles and commentaries to help sort science from misinformation.

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