crops

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But the concentration of the carcinogenic element can increase through deposits, including phosphate fertilisers used to grow crops that then end up on people's plates.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He said the use of glyphosate to dry crops was a "relatively modern practice", adding: "To say that it's essential to the growing of wheat, I'm afraid, is... not true."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

By revealing their influence on secondary metabolism, the study points to new strategies for enhancing crops in ways that maintain both productivity and quality.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

In March, the U.S. government issued new rules requiring more biofuel made from crops to be blended into the gasoline and diesel supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Mama was afraid he’d burn up the good crops, but Pop said he’d burn ’em before he’d let the grasshoppers eat ’em.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney