Sustainable Weed Management – Page 3 – Tracking the debate over crop chemicals

André Heitz, Jon Entine counter influential French study on glyphosate in urine

An academic paper claiming glyphosate found in French population's urine morphed into a political tool by activists.

French academic casts doubt on validity of glyphosate urine tests

Andre Heitz highlights National Federation of Agricultural Operators’ Union's recent publication exposing deceptive tests of the "voluntary pissers."

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

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

Canadian academic warns Mexico GMO-herbicide dispute without scientific basis

The impact of trade disputes in Sri Lanka.

Truth in Science explains study finding glyphosate in urine

The highest level of glyphosate in urine is well below the level deemed safe.

Toxicologist asserts trace pesticide residues no threat to humans

Properly pesticide-protected crops can be of better quality.

Nobel Prize-winning biochemist defends genetically modified organisms for agricultural production

European politicians want to keep the rest of the world colonized with their anti-GMO stance.

Canadian professor examines how GMOs, herbicides promote sustainability

Europe's refusal to embrace GM crops leads to farmers there relying on soil tillage for weed control.

Mother Jones highlights controversial American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on genetically modified foods

Controversy over benefits and risks of GMOs.

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Sustainable Weed Management

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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