pesticide

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Other big agricultural firms in North America, like pesticide producer Corteva and fertilizer supplier Nutrien, have also had strong quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

To create the 2026 report, the EWG analyzed the most recent pesticide residue tests conducted by the U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Compared to last year’s list, nectarines bested both peaches and cherries in pesticide contamination, increasing their ranking from seventh place to fifth.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Department of Agriculture data on pesticide residues in produce collected between 2013-2018.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

This, it is worth emphasizing, is one of the great blank spots in pesticide research everywhere.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson