herbicide
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California’s phaseout follows Vermont’s first-in-the-nation ban of the herbicide, announced in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Several European countries have already restricted some uses of the herbicide.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
One of its new products is a camera that can distinguish between a plant and a weed, reducing herbicide use and saving farmers money.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Monsanto revolutionized American agriculture by developing the powerful herbicide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
He had been ordered out many times on “search and destroy” missions after planes had sprayed the herbicide Agent Orange to kill any vegetation in their path.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
Although herbicides have never been applied inside the reserve, glyphosate is commonly used in nearby agricultural areas.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
In March, county Supervisor Katrina Foley told residents the county would halt spraying of herbicides in two creeks near Doheny State Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Farmer Dave Bell, chair of the Voluntary Initiative for the use of Plant Protection, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that he relies on herbicides like glyphosate.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Chief Justice John Roberts expressed openness to Bayer’s argument that federal law is designed to create uniformity in the labeling of herbicides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
But as the herbicides rain down on forest and field, on marsh and rangeland, they are bringing about marked changes and even permanent destruction of wildlife habitat.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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