An agrichemical industry-funded study concludes that a list of criteria necessary for regenerative agriculture already exists ...

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can cause thyroid dysfunction, studies find, that have effects on tissues throughout ...

Take action—tell EPA and Congress to save antibiotics for important medical uses and eliminate use as pesticides—antibiotic ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 2, 2024) A comprehensive literature review in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety links a heightened risk of spontaneous abortion (SAB) with pesticide exposure. “The ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 3, 2024) The American Academy of Pediatrics published a technical report in September on antimicrobial resistance, which it calls a global public health threat, identifying ...

Researchers found that certified organic coffee producers in Peru have a lower carbon footprint than transitional organic ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 1, 2024) While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received accolades for its August 7, 2024, decision to ban the herbicide Dacthal (or DCPA—dimethyl ...

Alan Lewis is director of government affairs and food and agriculture policy for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, a 60-year-old health food chain operating more than 159 stores and counting in 20 ...

Are there adverse impacts on humans or the environment? Is the substance essential for organic production? Is the substance compatible with organic production practices?