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pesticides

New Farm Bill Passes House Without Pesticide Protection Rule

May 1, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives recently approved a new five-year farm bill, but not without first removing a controversial clause that would have shielded pesticide manufacturers from certain lawsuits. The vote moves the bill closer to becoming law, though it still needs Senate approval before h

politics

Bayer Faces Supreme Court on Big Roundup Lawsuit Fight

April 27, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court will hear Bayer AG’s attempt to stop thousands of lawsuits that say the company did not warn people about Roundup’s cancer risk. Bayer wants federal pesticide rules to block state‑law claims like the one that earned a Missouri jury $1. 25 million for John Durnell, who says gl

science

Pesticides, Pregnancy, and Babies' Brains: What's the Link?

August 12, 2025

In Thailand, a study looked at how pesticides might affect babies' brain development. The focus was on farmworkers who were pregnant. Researchers checked their urine for pesticide traces and studied the genes in their placentas. They also tested the babies' behavior at five weeks old. The study fou

environment

Kiwifruit's Silent Foe: The Search for a Green Solution

May 20, 2025

Kiwifruit is in a pickle. A tiny bacteria, Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, or Psa, is wreaking havoc. This bacteria causes a nasty disease called kiwifruit canker. It's a big headache for farmers and a threat to the kiwifruit industry. The usual fixes involve harsh chemicals like copper or anti

environment

Uruguay's Wetlands: Pesticide Battlefields

February 19, 2025

Uruguay's agricultural boom has led to a surge in pesticide use, causing serious environmental problems. The country's wetlands, crucial for conservation, are under threat. To grasp the full extent of this issue, it's essential to understand how pesticides are used, where they end up, and how they m

environment

Bugs Under Attack: How Pesticides Affect Freshwater Predators

February 14, 2025

Pesticides are a big problem for freshwater ecosystems. They harm many creatures, especially insects and other small critters. One such insect is Protohermes xanthodes, a freshwater predator. These bugs have special enzymes called superoxide dismutases (SODs) that help them deal with harmful materia

science

Fighting Citrus Greening: Innovative Pesticide Receives a Boost

January 31, 2025

Firstly, there is a new weapon in the fight against citrus greening disease. But what? Do you know that scientists have figured out a way to make a special kind of pesticide even better and more deadly to a tiny bug that spreads this disease. The goal was to create a one-punch combo to wipe out

technology

Tiny Tech Could Change How We Check Fruits for Pesticides

January 22, 2025

Imagine if you could easily check your fruits for pesticides before you bite into them. Scientists have come up with a nifty solution: a mini sensor made from titanium carbide and carbon nanotubes. This tiny tool can detect a specific pesticide, paraoxon-ethyl, in both green and red grapes, even whe

health

Toxins and Kidney Woes: A Sneak Peek into India's Agricultural Heartland

January 13, 2025

People living in the Hirakud Command Area of Odisha, India, are battling a silent enemy—chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anemia. This isn't your typical CKD; it's a mystery version, known as CKDu. Researchers decided to dig deeper, linking these health issues to something alarming: pesticides and he

technology

Farmers’ New Weapon: Portable Pesticide Detectors

January 4, 2025

In today’s farming landscape, a popular method to boost crop growth involves the use of neonicotinoids, a type of insecticide. However, these chemicals can have a negative impact on both the environment and human health. To address this concern, scientists have developed an innovative, self-powered