In the first of a two-part cancer trial, Edward Hardeman v. Monsanto Company, the jury sided with arguments and scientific evidence presented by the attorneys for Edward Hardeman that glyphosate was the cause of his non-Hodgkin lymphoma. CBS News reports that certain chemicals can cause hormone disruption and have been found to be harmful to our overall health, such as fertility problems, obesity, diabetes and brain disorders. A new study tracks the pesticides and residues in a small cohort of eaters, and found significant reductions when they switched to an all-organic diet. According to new research carried out by Testbiotech, the United States Department of Agriculture has already given non-regulated status to more than 20 plants genetically engineered with so-called genome editing techniques. You’re about to start seeing the term “regenerative” when you shop – it’s important to understand how certain marketers and food producers differ in the use of this term. The pressures of farming, finances and family can become too much. One farmer in Agweek, explains “it’s ok not to be ok.” And finally, children from around the nation have taken to the street to push back against about climate change excuses.

 

A farmer in Agweek: It’s OK not to be OK

The pressures of farming, finances and family can become too much. One farmer explains that “it’s ok not to be ok.”

Look at the photos and videos of thousands of youth demanding climate change action NOW.

Watch out, world. The kids have shown up—and they are not here for our b.s. excuses.

‘Regenerative agriculture’: World-saving idea or food marketing ploy?

You’re about to start seeing the term “regenerative” when you scan packages of Cheerios and boxed mac and cheese in the grocery aisles. Depending on who you ask, it’s either clever marketing or a fix for climate change in a single stroke. Either way, if you’re looking for the next big foodie buzzword, this is it.

Can Eating Organic Lower Your Exposure to Pesticides?

A new study tracks the pesticides and residues in a small cohort of eaters, and found significant reductions when they switched to an all-organic diet.

USDA Has Given Non-Regulated Status to More than 20 Gene-Edited Crops – New Report

According to new research carried out by Testbiotech, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already given non-regulated status to more than 20 plants genetically engineered with so-called genome-editing techniques. None of the applications registered at the USDA were referred for further more detailed assessment.

Hormone-disrupting chemicals may harm our health

Certain chemicals can cause hormone disruption and have been found to be harmful to our overall health. CBS news covers how these chemicals are linked to fertility problems, obesity, diabetes and brain disorders.

Latest Blow To Bayer-Monsanto, Jury Rules Unanimously in Favor Of Plaintiff in Roundup Trial

The verdict in favor of a California man who said his cancer was caused by exposure to Bayer AG’s Roundup weedkiller is further evidence that glyphosate, the herbicide’s active ingredient, is carcinogenic to humans, said Environmental Working Group President Ken Cook. In the first phase of Edward Hardeman v. Monsanto Company, the jury sided with arguments and scientific evidence presented by the attorneys for Edward Hardeman that glyphosate was the cause of his non-Hodgkin lymphoma.