It’s been cleared for use on dozens of crops, from potatoes to citrus fruits. Regulators say it will help farmers manage pests and boost yields, but scientists warn these chemicals can build up in ...

The Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with approvals for pesticides containing “forever chemicals” as an active ingredient, dismissing concerns about health and environmental impacts ...

New research by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has revealed the widespread use of harmful pesticides in California, as well as the counties that utilize them the most. The non-partisan, ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed approving another pesticide containing forever chemicals for use on crops such as canola, corn, soybeans, and wheat, a move that has sparked ...

Eating a lot of fruits or vegetables with higher levels of pesticides may raise the levels of dozens of pesticides in your urine, according to a new study. “We compared the amount of pesticides on ...

If you eat a daily serving of fruits and vegetables, critical components of a healthy diet, you’re likely ingesting a hefty dose of pesticides too, new peer-reviewed research shows. U.S. farmers apply ...

Manuel Conde Cid receives funding from the Galician Regional Government (support grants for postdoctoral training). Increased demand for food due to population growth, together with a reduction in ...

Jeffrey Gore receives funding from the USDA-ARS and has received funding from various state and national commodity boards, and chemical and biotechnology companies in the past. Jeffrey Gore served on ...

A study has demonstrated that pesticides can negatively affect non-target species living in agricultural environment. However, the effects varied greatly depending on the substance tested. A ...

California launched a new statewide online pesticide notification system this week that will warn farmworkers beforehand of upcoming pesticide applications. The California Department of Pesticide ...