paraquat
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“We paid thousands of dollars to have it analyzed. … I mean, the paraquat thing was totally scientifically wrong.”
From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025
The federal government banned the use of the weedkiller paraquat on golf courses in 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Dacthal was first registered for use in the United States in 1958, paraquat in 1964 and glyphosate in 1974.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024
California is the nation’s top user of paraquat, spraying millions of pounds annually, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
“In California, paraquat helps farmers control weeds in important crops, removing hazards for field work and preventing weeds from taking water and nutrients from crops.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
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