I’m no stranger to the controversy that surrounds pesticide use. However, I’d love a chance to explain the benefits I see and my thoughts on the negative perceptions.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/07/29/farmers-perspective-in-defense-of-judicious-use-of-agricultural-pesticides/
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Viewpoint: No, trace pesticides do not make fruits and vegetables unhealthy – Genetic Literacy Project
A recent article in the French daily Le Monde speaks of a study with “impressive” conclusions. Reading it, there is reason to be worried since it does
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/06/27/viewpoint-no-trace-pesticides-do-not-make-fruits-and-vegetables-unhealthy/
Viewpoint: Claiming natural pesticides are ‘good’ and synthetic pesticides are ‘bad’ misses the science — it’s the dose that matters – Genetic Literacy Project
Some folks rave about food grown organically, erroneously thinking no pesticides were used in its production, whereas food grown with conventional
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/02/17/viewpoint-claiming-natural-pesticides-are-good-and-synthetic-pesticides-are-bad-misses-the-science-its-the-dose-that-matters/
Seed Speaks Video: Getting beyond the myth that synthetic pesticides do more harm than good – Genetic Literacy Project
With questions about sustainability and safety from consumers, and efficacy and longevity from farmers, pesticides have many questions that need answers.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/11/19/video-getting-beyond-the-myth-that-synthetic-pesticides-do-more-harm-than-good/
Pesticide residues ‘do not pose a concern for public health’ — FDA reaffirms safety of conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables – Genetic Literacy Project
On October 20, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report. According to FDA, their
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/10/25/pesticide-residues-do-not-pose-a-concern-for-public-health-fda-reaffirms-safety-of-conventionally-grown-fruits-and-vegetables/
Infographic: US honeybee population reverses declines, shows sharp 8% increase over past decade, documents USDA – Genetic Literacy Project
Over the last 20 years, the U.S. beekeeping industry has experienced significant changes that have included fluctuating honey bee colony numbers coupled
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/10/11/infographic-us-honeybee-population-reverses-declines-shows-sharp-8-increase-over-past-decade-documents-usda/
Crop chemophobia I: Pesticides are vital to organic and conventional agriculture — but they can be misused. Here’s how to distinguish between legitimate concerns and anti-science propaganda | Genetic Literacy Project
It seems not a month goes by without an “investigative reporter” somewhere on the internet warning about the dangers of pesticides and
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/08/05/crop-chemophobia-i-pesticides-are-vital-to-organic-and-conventional-agriculture-but-they-can-be-misused-heres-how-to-distinguish-between-legitimate-concerns-and-anti-science-propa/
Podcast: Should farmers embrace ‘natural’ organic chemicals to replace ‘synthetic’ inputs? Moving beyond the outdated debate | Genetic Literacy Project
As the benefits of biotechnology come to fruition, people are letting go of the dated view that we should be suspicious of chemicals and afraid of genetic
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/04/19/podcast-should-farmers-embrace-natural-organic-chemicals-to-replace-synthetic-inputs-moving-beyond-the-outdated-debate/
Pesticides and Food: It’s not a black or white issue — Part 5: Soil health ― When synthetic pesticides are more sustainable than ‘natural’ organics | Genetic Literacy Project
Most consumers believe organic farming avoids pesticides and prioritizes the health of the environment more than conventional farming. However, this is not
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/04/09/pesticides-and-food-its-not-a-black-or-white-issue-part-5-soil-health―when-synthetic-pesticides-are-more-sustainable-than-natural-organics/
Pesticides and Food: It’s not a black or white issue — Part 4: How do organic pesticides compare to synthetic pesticides? | Genetic Literacy Project
Many consumers choose to buy higher-priced organic produce because they believe organic foods are not grown using pesticides and
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/04/08/pesticides-and-food-its-not-a-black-or-white-issue-part-4-how-do-organic-pesticides-compare-to-synthetic-pesticides/
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