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Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
18 hours ago

Make the most of managing yield with Syngenta's Stacked Cereals line up

Wheat management requires intentional practices to maximize yield potential, focusing on planting dates, fertility, and fungicide timing.
#epa
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Public health

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

EPA proposes to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water contaminants list, responding to public health concerns.
fromTruthout
6 days ago
SF food

The EPA Is Routinely Failing to Require Warnings on Cancer-Linked Pesticides

The EPA fails to label most carcinogenic pesticides, with only 1.4% of products receiving cancer warnings despite known risks.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

EPA proposes to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water contaminants list, responding to public health concerns.
SF food
fromTruthout
6 days ago

The EPA Is Routinely Failing to Require Warnings on Cancer-Linked Pesticides

The EPA fails to label most carcinogenic pesticides, with only 1.4% of products receiving cancer warnings despite known risks.
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Cattle sector seeks workable path forward on traceability

"Quite simply, we didn't think that the regulations hit the mark in really addressing the risk with a reasonable cost or burden," says Fulton, noting concerns about duplication with existing provincial systems, such as livestock inspection in Western Canada.
Canada news
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Amid E. coli outbreak, California-based Raw Farm owner pushes back against a weakened FDA

An E. coli outbreak linked to Raw Farm's unpasteurized cheese has infected nine people, prompting FDA warnings but no formal recall.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

RealAg Radio: UFA acquires AgraCity, traceability pushback, and a food/beverage report, April 3, 2026

RealAg Radio features discussions on agriculture, including traceability changes, acquisitions, and the 2026 Food and Beverage Report.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

EPA flags microplastics, pharmaceuticals as chemicals of concern in drinking water

The Trump administration has included microplastics and pharmaceuticals in a draft list of drinking water contaminants for the first time.
#pesticides
SF food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

"Forever chemicals" and pesticides are on produce. Can you wash them off?

Blueberries and other produce often contain pesticide residues, with potential health risks from long-term exposure to these chemicals.
SF food
from6abc Philadelphia
1 week ago

'Dirty Dozen' produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including 'forever chemicals'

Leafy greens and certain fruits have the highest pesticide residues, with spinach topping the list, raising health concerns about pesticide exposure.
SF food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

"Forever chemicals" and pesticides are on produce. Can you wash them off?

Blueberries and other produce often contain pesticide residues, with potential health risks from long-term exposure to these chemicals.
SF food
from6abc Philadelphia
1 week ago

'Dirty Dozen' produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including 'forever chemicals'

Leafy greens and certain fruits have the highest pesticide residues, with spinach topping the list, raising health concerns about pesticide exposure.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Learning more about KWS hybrid rye, Ep 2: The push and pull of the market

The rye market faces challenges due to decreased demand and overproduction, prompting growers to adapt their strategies and explore new markets.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients

Scientists have successfully grown and transplanted fully functioning food pipes in mini pigs, offering hope for patients with oesophageal conditions.
SF food
fromFast Company
4 days ago

I ate lab-grown salmon. It was nothing like I expected

Lab-grown fish offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing, addressing concerns about animal harm and environmental impact.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers seek FDA expansion of ingredient types to include peptides and probiotics, potentially increasing marketing opportunities.
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

PMRA proposal could fast-track drone spraying for Canadian farms

The proposal would allow drones to apply products already registered for aerial use, provided applications follow existing label requirements, including water volumes and use conditions.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Richardson rejoins Canola Council, influx of U.S. ethanol & ag safety week, Mar 17/26

RealAg radio and real EggCulture.com is your home for insight and analysis of the issues that are impacting your farm business. Let's get real and get connected with RealAg Radio.
Podcast
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Bill Would Force Protein Powders to Disclose Toxic Metals | KQED

"So, hedge your bets," wrote Gardner in an email to KQED. "Eat foods, not protein supplements. What have you got to lose - and what do you have to gain?"
Public health
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Why You'll Probably Want To Avoid This Popular Type Of Meat At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Pre-marinated packaged meats compromise texture and contain excessive sodium and phosphates, making homemade marinades a healthier alternative despite requiring more time.
Marketing tech
fromAol
3 weeks ago

Grove Collaborative (GROV) Earnings Transcript

Grove Collaborative experienced significant 2025 churn from e-commerce platform disruptions, with DTC orders down 25% and active customers declining 13%, positioning 2026 as a rebuilding year focused on retention and momentum recovery.
#canola
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Bayer Crop Science and RealAgriculture launch Future of Canola series to explore what's next for the crop

A multi-episode series on the future of canola will address challenges and opportunities in the Canadian canola value chain.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Bayer Crop Science and RealAgriculture launch Future of Canola series to explore what's next for the crop

A multi-episode series on the future of canola will address challenges and opportunities in the Canadian canola value chain.
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Richardson rejoins the Canola Council

Richardson withdrew its funding from the Canola Council at the end of 2017. At the time, the company said it did not get enough value for its financial investment, which was over a million dollars per year.
Canada news
Food & drink
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Beyond Meat drops the Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat rebrands to Beyond The Plant Protein Co. to expand beyond struggling plant-based meat into beverages, protein bars, and other plant-based categories.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why These US Foods Are Banned In Europe - Tasting Table

Europe bans food additives and ingredients that America permits, resulting in many U.S. food products being unavailable in European markets due to differing regulatory philosophies on food safety.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

CFIA delays new labelling requirements for bulk fertilizer until 2027

CFIA delays new labelling requirements for bulk fertilizer to July 31, 2027, allowing more time for industry discussions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Pests & Predators, Ep 34: Name the pest and stay focused on thresholds for highest ROI

Unpredictable insect pressure in Prairie lentil crops requires growers to adapt scouting and management strategies based on pest dynamics and economic thresholds.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Half of Top-Selling Supplements Don't Contain What's on the Label. This Company Has a Solution.

When you purchase the top-selling creatine gummies on Amazon, you expect to get what you pay for. But a recent study found that four out of six popular brands contained virtually no creatine at all. In the case of the worst offender, customers would need to consume 2,000 gummies to get the advertised 5-gram dose. Still, combined these products sell over 50,000 units monthly and boast 4.4+ star ratings.
Public health
#agricultural-research-funding
Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Target will remove cereals with synthetic colors by end of May

Target will eliminate synthetic colors from all cereals by end of May, with 85% of cereal sales already synthetic-color-free, requiring reformulation from major brands like General Mills and WK Kellogg.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

8 Canned Meats You Should Think Twice About Buying - Tasting Table

Canned ground beef has poor texture and smell comparable to dog food, making fresh or frozen alternatives preferable for most consumers.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why the industry that feeds 8 billion people still can't read its own data

Agriculture's fragmented, incompatible data systems prevent AI from delivering value, despite massive untapped information potential worth $500 billion globally.
Public health
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Food Safety Changes You Can Expect In 2026 - Tasting Table

The FDA plans significant food safety reforms in 2026, including stricter regulations on artificial colors, additives, and chemicals to align U.S. standards more closely with international practices.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Have we leapt into commercial genetic testing without understanding it?

Martschenko's argument is largely that genetic research and data have almost always been used thus far as a justification to further entrench extant social inequalities. But we know the solutions to many of the injustices in our world-trying to lift people out of poverty, for example-and we certainly don't need more genetic research to implement them. Trejo's point is largely that more information is generally better than less.
Science
Agriculture
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

GOP Farm Bill Set to Unleash Pesticide Use and Strip Animal Welfare Protections

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 prioritizes agricultural industry interests over food safety and public health protections.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Pesticide Company To Stop Producing Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Syngenta will cease paraquat production by June 2026 amid thousands of lawsuits alleging the herbicide causes Parkinson's disease.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: The rising risks of farming, CUSMA negotiations, and lender relationships, Mar 13, 2026

RealAg Radio Friday episode features beef market updates and discussion of agricultural issues including fertilizer prices, food costs, fuel prices, and farmer risk management.
Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why are Europeans eating more plant-based meat than Americans? It's not why you think

Major European and UK supermarkets are deliberately shifting shoppers toward plant-based proteins, driving strong private-label sales and reducing food-related carbon footprints.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

The truth about innovation in crop protection, with Mike Frank

Crop protection innovation is shifting from new molecules to formulations and mixtures, with off-patent actives dominating the market across 140 countries.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling

Nicaraguan banana workers suffered infertility, kidney failure, skin disease or cancer from Nemagon (DBCP) exposure, and court-ordered compensation remains largely unpaid decades later.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

If plant-based foods must be more honest, let's do the same for meat fancy some cow muscle'? | Deirdra Barr

European regulations restricting plant-based food terminology lack logical consistency and set a problematic precedent for food naming standards.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Pink Slime Problem

Anger spreads rapidly when speed and certainty replace reflection; modern systems amplify small-group survival instincts, yet collective emotional climates can be intentionally redirected.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Lab Grown Meat Is Failing For One Key Reason, Analyst Claims

Unpredictable, resource-intensive regulatory approval processes have prevented many cultivated meat startups from scaling, causing closures, relocations, and limited market access.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

CWRC report highlights risks and opportunities in Canada's wheat breeding system

Canada's wheat breeding system requires significant transformation due to budget cuts and declining research capacity threatening future variety development and competitiveness.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pesticide cocktails' polluting apples across Europe, study finds

Most apples sold across Europe contain multiple pesticide residues and often PFAS, creating health concerns and encouraging purchase of organic or peeled conventional fruit.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

What Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken's Appearance Says About Its Quality - Tasting Table

Politte gave us a great guide to positive signs to look for (and red flags to avoid) based on the appearance of your rotisserie chicken. On the plus side he says, "The skin should be an even golden-brown. This means the chicken was roasted well and will likely taste good." Politte also notes that coloring should be uniform around the whole chicken with no real pale or burnt areas. Beyond that, he tells us, "Look for skin that looks crisp and firm, not loose or rubbery." Politte also warns against buying rotisserie chickens that look too greasy, saying, "A little shine is fine, but the skin shouldn't be very oily."
Cooking
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Livestock traceability, equipment sales & fertilizer fears, Mar 7 & 8, 2026

RealAg on the Weekend covers weekly agricultural news including livestock traceability regulations, fertilizer markets, and equipment sales forecasts with industry experts.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Some dog food can have worse environmental impact than their owners' meals

Wet, raw and meat-rich dog foods can generate up to 65 times more greenhouse gas emissions than dry food, significantly increasing the sector's climate impact.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's EPA reapproves contentious weedkiller dicamba for some GM crops

EPA reapproved dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton while imposing new usage limits and protections.
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Counterfeit honey is widespread, difficult to detect, economically damaging to beekeepers, and often indistinguishable from genuine honey using current testing methods.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Our Food System Depends On It. RFK Jr.'s Followers Hate It-and It Has Been Linked to Cancer.

Glyphosate is one of the most commonly used methods of handling weeds on farms and elsewhere. It is a key part of modern agriculture, to the point that imagining a food system that operates without it is incredibly challenging. Yet, glyphosate is also the subject of much debate.
Agriculture
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump Admin Tells USDA Staff to Investigate Foreign Scientists They Work With

The Trump administration is directing employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate foreign scientists who collaborate with the agency on research papers for evidence of "subversive or criminal activity." The new directive, part of a broader effort to increase scrutiny of research done with foreign partners, asks workers in the agency's research arm to use Google to check the backgrounds of all foreign nationals collaborating with its scientists.
US politics
#ultra-processed-foods
fromAxios
1 month ago
Public health

Kennedy says FDA "will act on" ultra-processed foods petition, but indicates no new rules

fromAxios
1 month ago
Public health

Kennedy says FDA "will act on" ultra-processed foods petition, but indicates no new rules

Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

GLP-1s Are an Environmental Catastrophe

Peptide drugs like GLP-1 agonists generate massive toxic solvent and plastic-waste pollution during standard SPPS manufacture, but greener synthesis methods can greatly reduce environmental harm.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tech firms and AI farming tools playing with the food system', warns thinktank

Tech companies use AI and algorithms with industrial agriculture to control global food systems, pushing farmers toward five profitable crops while undermining locally adapted varieties and food security.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Pump the brakes: RIN "haircut" may rain on Canadian canola's 45z parade

From a preliminary or initial assessment, there are things to like in terms of supporting Canadian Canola's access to the U.S. biofuels market moving forward for sure," Davison says. A central update confirms that feedstocks from U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) countries are considered domestic for the purposes of the credit. Davison called that clarification "one of the key updates as part of the guidance that is favourable in our case to Canadian Canola.
Canada news
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Those Jumbo-Sized Vegetables In The Grocery Store Should Ring Alarm Bells - Tasting Table

Oversized supermarket vegetables often grow quickly, become watery, and lose flavor; choosing average-sized produce yields better taste and tenderness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Humanity's favourite food': how to end the livestock industry but keep eating meat

For someone aiming to end the global livestock industry, Bruce Friedrich begins his new book called Meat in disarming fashion: I'm not here to tell anyone what to eat. You won't find vegetarian or vegan recipes in this book, and you won't find a single sentence attempting to convince you to eat differently. This book isn't about policing your plate.
Environment
#glyphosate
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Public health

Florida says bread contains weed killer. Here's what the science says. - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 month ago
Public health

Florida says bread contains weed killer. Here's what the science says. - Poynter

Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

PMRA rejects request from Alberta and Saskatchewan for emergency use of strychnine

PMRA denied Alberta and Saskatchewan's emergency request to allow 2% liquid strychnine for Richardson's ground squirrel control; strychnine remains banned.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Keep An Eye Out For This Seafood-Label Red Flag At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Check seafood for off smell or color, suspicious price, unsanitary displays, additives like phosphates, mislabeling, and proper certifications to avoid poor-quality or fraudulent seafood.
#fda
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

AGT Food & Ingredients files paperwork for shares to go public

AGT Food and Ingredients has filed for an IPO in Canada to list on the TSX as "AGTF", aiming to reduce debt and improve earnings.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Food safety and compliance: How smart refrigeration protects your business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Refrigeration is one of the most important elements of a successful food safety program, regardless of whether you run a retail operation, catering service or restaurant. Smart refrigeration technologies allow for greater protection against spoilage, reduced time spent monitoring refrigerators/freezers and the ability to provide inspections without the need for manual monitoring. Keep reading to find out how smart refrigeration technology works, and the ways in which it protects your business.
Food & drink
Public health
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Rule of Law, Food Safety Edition

Federal food safety law criminalizes adulterated or misbranded food and authorizes felony and misdemeanor penalties, but enforcement and prosecution are inconsistently applied.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The strongest start: How seedcare innovation is shaping crop protection in Canada

"I've been with Syngenta for 28 years," Ramachandran says, noting that early travels across Canada shaped his passion for seed care. "What really stood out to me is seeing firsthand the passion, the resilience and the impact the growers made." Those experiences, combined with Canada's short growing season, continue to guide his work. "Everything that we have done... is around addressing those challenges, and how do we create solutions that are fit for purpose, for Canadian growers?"
Agriculture
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Food firms urge Europe not to ban calling non-meat products sausages'

Food companies urge EU not to ban terms like 'sausage' and 'burger' for plant-based products, saying labels inform consumers and a ban harms producers.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Subtle Food Packaging Red Flag Is Easy To Overlook - Tasting Table

Many food marketing terms are vague, unregulated, and can mislead consumers; trust ingredient and nutrition panels over comparative or subjective marketing claims.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why You Might Want To Avoid Buying Fresh Produce At Sam's Club - Tasting Table

Sam's Club produce quality has declined, with many customers reporting moldy or rotten items and poorer freshness than other supermarkets.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

When Buying Seafood, It's A Major Red Flag If You Can't Find These Certifications On The Packaging - Tasting Table

Consumers must be aware that seafood fraud, in which vendors label cheaper fish as products of higher quality and price, is common practice. According to Oceana, fish is mislabeled 25 to 70% of the time, especially when it comes to prized fish like wild salmon and Atlantic cod. Those of us who care about the environment are also concerned with traceability,
Food & drink
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Throw away these recalled dietary supplements right now. They may contain a 'life-threatening' ingredient

Modern Warrior recalled all lots of Modern Warrior Ready after testing found undeclared ingredients, including tianeptine, which can cause life‑threatening effects.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

These 3 Foods Are Most Commonly Linked To E. Coli - Tasting Table

E. coli - you don't want it. You really, really don't. Properly known as Escherichia coli, E. coli are bacteria found in the intestines of humans and animals. While many of them are harmless, some kinds can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, with the most dangerous pathogenic types - such as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) - potentially leading to kidney failure and death, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
Public health
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Genetically modified purple tomatoes get green light to be sold in Australia

Purple Bliss tomatoes engineered to produce anthocyanin pigments were approved for sale and cultivation in Australia, with regulators finding negligible health and environmental risk.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why investors and farmers are betting on organic agriculture

Organic farming is now the most profitable model for U.S. farmers, consistently generating higher net income than conventional systems.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

9 Of The All-Time Biggest Meat Industry Lawsuits - Tasting Table

Major meat companies have faced multi-million-dollar lawsuits for price-fixing, wrongful death, corruption, greenwashing, and other misconduct.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

U.S. biofuel policy movement fails to clarify the Canadian feedstock question

Year‑round E15 momentum and the 45Z clean fuel credit are boosting corn and soybean oil demand and reshaping North American crop markets and prices.
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