lets talk about the preharvest application of glyphosate to wheat, how much glyphosate is in our food, and how it affects us.
The CBC’s Weekly with Wendy Mesley – March 17 2019 episode “The debate over whether glyphosate causes cancer”. Unfortunately the only question they focus on “does glyphosate cause cancer?”. The impact on the gut biome and the downstream impacts were not mentioned. But: The term “Science for sale” is common in the 13 minute feature. The prevalence of glyphosate in […]
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All text below is from CBC News article “Court documents reveal Monsanto’s efforts to fight glyphosate’s ‘severe stigma’“ A review by CBC/Radio-Canada of internal Monsanto documents disclosed in the court case of Dewayne Johnson, who sued Monsanto and won $78 million last October, showed the many efforts the company took to fight the IARC assessment. The documents also reveal communications […]
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May 22 2018 Guardian article: Landmark lawsuit claims Monsanto hid cancer danger of weedkiller for decades In June, a California groundskeeper will make history by taking company to trial on claims it suppressed harm of Roundup August 10, 2018: USA Today article: Jury orders Monsanto to pay $289 million to cancer patient in Roundup lawsuit Monsanto “acted with malice, oppression […]
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Brazil’s 2018 Glyphosate Timeline 2018-02-20 Brazil’s fundamental pesticide law under attack 2018-08-07 Brazil judge suspends use of glyphosate 2018-08-08 Brazil: Poisonous Agrotoxin Found Over 80% of Breast Milk Samples in Urucui 2018-08-08 Brazil pesticide group to appeal ruling suspending glyphosate weed killer 2018-08-09 Brazil’s public health agency will appeal judge’s nationwide suspension of glyphosate MORE TO COME! Ad below this […]
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Big thanks to the Manitoba Cooperator story “Straight-cutting canola growers urged to be patient on desiccant spray” which reminds farmers that there are alternatives to the preharvest application of glyphosate to our food. The article even reminds us that glyphosate is not technically a dessicant. Angela Brackenreed (Canola Council of Canada and Agronomy Specialist) reminds farmers: not every straight cut […]
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The news website “EHS today” published an article today after Charla Lord, Monsanto corporate engagement representative, responded to their request for information. The short and sweet of Charla’s email: “Glyphosate is not a carcinogen. The allegation that glyphosate can cause cancer in humans is inconsistent with decades of comprehensive safety reviews by the leading regulatory authorities around the world.” I […]
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