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pesticide

[pes-tuh-sahyd] / ˈpɛs təˌsaɪd /


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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

Meanwhile, spinach held the list’s top spot for the second year in a row, containing more pesticide residues by weight than any other type of produce.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The research team estimated each participant's exposure to chlorpyrifos over time by combining California pesticide use records with the locations of participants' homes and workplaces.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

That cost includes things like fertilizer, seed, pesticide, and gas for the tractor and combine.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan