June 2011 Earth Open Source Report on Roundup
We are aware of the report released by Earth Open Source regarding Roundup herbicides and glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicides. Monsanto health and environmental experts are reviewing the report in detail. Based on our initial review, the Earth Open Source report does not appear to contain any new health or toxicological evidence regarding [...]
New Pathogen Claim Spreads Like Wildfire
In the last few days, claims of a new pathogen or disease “…that appears to significantly impact the health of plants, animals, and probably human beings” has garnered attention on the internet. The claim has been put forward by Dr. Don Huber, a retired professor from Purdue. In the time since we learned of this, [...]
Video: Managing Glyphosate Resistant Pigweed – A Success Story
Field days are part of the rural landscape. There are various sorts throughout the summer and for me, they are just getting started. A field day is an opportunity to get a number of people together in one place to see how things are done on a research plot or farm. My first field day [...]
Roundup-Resistant “Superweeds” In the News
There was a story today in the New York Times (“Farmers Cope with Roundup-Resistant Weeds”) about glyphosate-resistant weeds, or as the headline states – Roundup-resistant weeds. (Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup. Its success has made the two interchangeable similar to the case of facial tissue and the brand name Kleenex). This is the [...]
