"Food Companies Backslide on Promises to Reduce Pesticides"
"As evidence of pesticide risks increases, a new report finds that the food industry is ‘actively reversing progress’ on lowering their use in supply chains."
Source: Civil Eats, 04/10/2026
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"California Bill Aims to Keep Toxic PFAS off Its Crops"
"The nation’s top agricultural producer could ban pesticides with PFAS after researchers found the “forever chemicals” on 40 percent of the conventional produce grown in the state."
Source: Inside Climate News, 04/09/2026
Warming Winters Bring More Nitrate Pollution In Drinking Water Near Farms
"When pollution gets bad enough in the rivers supplying Iowa’s largest city with drinking water, it costs Des Moines around $16,000 a day to run a special system to filter out dangerous nitrates. It’s a fact of life in the agriculture-dependent state — and climate change is making the water quality problem even worse."
Source: AP, 04/03/2026
"New Study Advances Science Linking Pesticide Exposures To Cancer"
"A new study of pesticide exposure in Peru finds a mechanistic association between exposure and cancer, and shows how “complex pesticide mixtures” can contribute to the development of cancer in people, even at exposure levels currently deemed safe."
Source: The New Lede, 04/02/2026
Even When EPA Finds A Pesticide Cancer Risk, It Rarely Requires Warnings
"The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is failing to put warnings on pesticides linked to cancer — even when the agency itself determined a product’s ingredients are carcinogenic, according to two new analyses of federal data."
Source: The New Lede, 03/31/2026
"How to Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides"
"Scientists still don’t fully understand the health risks of the chemicals. Here’s how they recommend protecting yourself."
Source: NYTimes, 03/26/2026
Iowa Cancer Crisis Linked to Pesticides, PFAS, Fertilizer and Radon: Report
"Iowa is among a few states where cancer diagnoses are on the rise. A new analysis from the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement and the Iowa Environmental Council says that environmental exposures are partially to blame."
Source: Inside Climate News, 03/26/2026
40% Of Produce From Nation’s Largest Supplier Contains ‘Forever’ Pesticides
"Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” according to a new investigation."
Source: CNN, 03/12/2026
House Panel OKs Farm Bill With Disputed Pesticide And Livestock Provisions
"After days of debate and disagreements, the House Committee on Agriculture on Thursday passed its version of the 2026 Farm Bill, which includes controversial provisions critics say will hamper the ability of states to put in place strict rules for pesticides and animal welfare."
Source: The New Lede, 03/06/2026
Surgeon General Pick Casey Means Grilled On Vaccines, Pesticides In Hearing
"Casey Means, Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, faced senators’ questions about her stance on vaccines, pesticides and RFK Jr.’s agenda."
Source: Washington Post, 02/26/2026
