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pesticide

[pes-tuh-sahyd] / ˈpɛs təˌsaɪd /


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Seed and pesticide companies and trade groups representing farmers have been lobbying the administration to shield producers from legal liability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

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

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Although the pesticide residue is gone from our house, I can’t stop thinking about termites.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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