The number of certified Organic farms in the United States increased 11% in Y 2016 to 14,217 from the prior year, according to the latest available data from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, and has gone up 56% since Y 2011. Sales of certified Organic products have also spiked in recent years, […]
California’s OEHHA is Moving to Prevent Cancer Warning on Coffee The State of California is set to have a public hearing this week over a proposal that would declare coffee poses “no significant risk of cancer.” The hearing in Sacramento may bring to an end the lengthy, statewide debate that began in Y 2010 when a […]
Buy Organic Fruits and Vegetables, Reduce Exposure to Pesticides The US Food and Drug Administration annual pesticide residue report found 82% of domestic fruits and 62% of domestic vegetables contained pesticide residues Eating non-organic GE foods (the prime candidates for Roundup spraying) is associated with higher glyphosate levels in the body. A study of about […]
Big Agriculture Wins In Hawaii $MON, $SYT, $DOW, $DFT A federal judge ruled that 3 Hawaii counties cannot enact their own bans or regulations on GMO’s (genetically modified crops) and pesticides, handing a victory to the big agriculture companies that fought the regulations. Circuit Judge Consuelo M. Callahan last Friday upheld a lower court’s decision […]
Tips to Help Us Avoid Pesticides in Our Daily Lives Research has linked long-term pesticide exposure to infertility, birth defects, endocrine disruption, neurological disorders, and cancer. So, it is common sense that ingesting and being exposed to fewer pesticides will result in improved health. Below are some basics to help us reduce the amount of […]
Pesticides are Not Just Found on the Farm, Protect Yourself $CORN, $WEAT, $SOYB Industrial farming uses a large amount of pesticides, 86% of Corn and 96% of Soybean grown in the US are also engineered to produce their own pesticide within the plants themselves. Over 122-M pounds of glyphosate was sprayed over Soybeans planted in […]
There are Toxic Chemicals in the Air, the Water and Our Food $MON In an article titled, “GMO Industry: The Dumbest Guys in the Room,”columnist Kurt Cobb makes a number of very accurate observations. “I am now convinced the GMO industry has managed to hire the worst public relations strategists in human history. By supporting […]
Grazing Animals, a Key Aspect of Regenerative Agriculture Animals are a Key aspect when it comes to achieving and maintaining healthy soil in which to grow crops. By urinating and defecating on the land, the animals provide important nourishment for soil microbes. Also, when perennial grass seed is spread on bare land the cows will […]
Eat Organic Foods, Avoid Pesticide Residues $MON The best way minimizing health risks from herbicide and pesticide exposure, including the active and “inactive” ingredients is to avoid them by eating Organic food as much as possible and investing in a good water filtration system for your home or apartment. If you have been exposed to […]
True Plant Health Depends on the Relationship With the Soil Fruits and vegetables raised on synthetic fertilizer look good on the outside, but lack nutrients on the inside. Down a large soda or eat a candy bar, and you will feel an initial rush of energy. You may conclude that the sweet treat made you […]
Saving Bees Must Be a Global Priority Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s (NYSE: MON) Roundup herbicide, may be playing a role in bees’ deaths around the world According to GMO expert Don Huber, PhD.,, professor emeritus of Plant Pathology at Purdue University, there are 3 established characteristics of bee colony collapse disorder that suggest […]
Reduce Your Dog’s Risk of Getting Cancer According to the most recent data about 50% of humans over the age of 70 and dogs over age 10 are diagnosed with cancer. In terms of mortality, cancer accounts for about 23% of human deaths, and up 60% of dog deaths, depending on breed. The smaller the […]
Expert Scientists Don’t Agree On Cancer-causing Potential of Glyphosate $MON Tuesday, one of the nation’s scientific bodies said it found no evidence that GMO crops are bad for human health. In its 400-page report the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says its review of Key studies and years of disease data showed no […]
Marijuana Spot Price Check: 1lb Cannabis at $2081 Marijuana US economic impact to reach $44-B by Y 2020, Marijuana is here to stay. For the week ended Friday, 13 May, the spot price index for a pound of Cannabis increased 2.5% from $2,030 in the prior week to $2,081. The simple average price for a […]
Lawn Chemicals Linked to 2 Types of Cancer in Dogs Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and there is nothing as inviting as a lush green open space on a warm, sunny day. Play it safe so your pet can stay safe. Often the most lush lawns and gardens in the neighborhood […]
Avoid Pesticide Saturated Fruits and Vegetables $MON Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s (NYSE:MON) Roundup herbicide, is the most used agriculture chemical of all time. It is not known exactly how much glyphosate may be in your food because the USDA does not test for it. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in […]
Play God With Nature, Get Burned GMO food has been touted as the savior of the world; feed the hungry, make farming more profitable and minimize the use of pesticides, and it is safe. Lots of scientists have confirmed that GMO food is safe for consumption despite the public’s support for restrictions on such food […]