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

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

Alongside the “Dirty Dozen,” EWG named its “Clean Fifteen” choices, produce with the lowest amounts of pesticide residues.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Because potatoes are consumed in many forms, estimating pesticide exposure from them is more challenging.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

It was sprayed onto fruit as a pesticide in the form of lead arsenate.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson