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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
