pesticide

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Syngenta, the world’s largest pesticide supplier, estimated that it spends about $2 billion a year on research and development.

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

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

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

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The pesticide threat to fishes may be divided into three parts.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson