Agriculture

Monsanto Halts Launch of NemaStrike Chemical After Users Complain of Rashes

November 9, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 9, 2017

Monsanto halted the launch of NemaStrike, a chemical designed to be applied to crop seeds. On November 1st Monsanto pulled the launch, following reports that it caused skin rashes on people. NemaStrike, is designed to protect corn, soybeans, and cotton… [read]

Should We Peel Fruits & Veggies to Minimize Pesticide Exposure?

November 2, 2017 by Kristina Martin

The best way to remove chemical residue from fruit has been found, and it’s peeling them. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst tested three different liquids to soak apples in for 12-15 minutes, the bleach solution that farmers… [read]

New Study Reports Pesticides In Conventional Produce Lowers Fertility

November 1, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 1, 2017

The study involved 325 women who went to a fertility clinic in Boston. Data on their eating habits and pregnancy outcomes were examined by researchers. The findings showed women in the study who ate fruits and vegetables with higher levels… [read]

Dicamba – The Herbicide Monsanto is Promoting to Replace Roundup’s Glyphosate

October 30, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 30, 2017

Dicamba is the active ingredient, or is one of a few active ingredients, in herbicidal products the same way glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup. It’s been commonly used for over seventy years in professional landscaping as well as… [read]

Why Are Our Natural Pollinators in Decline?

October 19, 2017 by Lindsey Fox
Last updated on: October 27, 2017

The loss of biodiversity is a worldwide, urgent crisis. Plant biodiversity is closely connected to insect biodiversity because pollinators assist the plants with reproduction and genetic variation. Research shows that commercial honey bee populations (various species) have decreased in the… [read]

Safe Fish to Eat and the Fish to Avoid

September 11, 2017 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: September 11, 2017

We’ve always been told fish is a nutritious choice, a good source of lean protein and healthy fats. But is it still a good choice today? Whether we choose cooked fish or sushi in a restaurant, we buy our fish… [read]

Thousands of Farm Raised Salmon Escape in the Pacific Northwest

August 29, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: August 30, 2017

In the fish version of a great escape, thousands of Atlantic salmon have escaped from their holding pen at a fish farm in Washington state. The official estimate is currently at 4000 to 5000 escapees, and crews are currently working… [read]