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

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

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

Using this information, scientists developed a "dietary pesticide exposure score" designed to estimate an individual's exposure based on the types of fruits and vegetables consumed and the residue levels detected on those foods.

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