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Bayer Faces Looming Questions on Roundup’s Long-Term Risks

By now, many consumers have heard of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide known as Roundup, and warnings about its presence in many of their favorite foods. From oatmeal to granola bars, ice cream to even orange juice, trace …

Long Legal Battle Expected in Monsanto Weed Killer Cases

With its stock dropping and more lawsuits expected, Monsanto vowed Tuesday to press on with a nationwide legal defense of its best-selling weed killer Roundup after a San Francisco judge upheld a verdict alleging it causes cancer. Legal experts said …

Monsanto Verdict Upheld, Award Cut to $78M

A Northern California judge on Monday upheld a jury’s verdict that found Monsanto’s weed killer caused a groundskeeper’s cancer, but she slashed the amount of money to be paid from $289 million to $78 million. In denying Monsanto’s request for …

Washington Orchard Owner Fined $105,000 for Exposing Workers to Toxic Pesticide

A Yakima, Wash., orchardist is facing $105,000 in fines from the Department of Labor & Industries for multiple serious health violations related to pesticides. L&I recently cited Gilbert Orchards Inc., for 12 serious and repeat-serious health violations. The state began …