monsanto
Four Decades of Herbicide Use Is Creating Zombie Weeds That Just Won't Die
The US Department of Agriculture has identified 14 species of glyphosate-resistant weeds in the United States, and 32 have been documented worldwide, according to a government-industry-university coalition.
Roundup Is the Most Used Herbicide in the US and It's 'Probably Carcinogenic'
The finding could set off a new round of studies into glyphosate, which is a leading ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup and has been found by many studies to be safe for human use.
Monsanto and Walmart Respond to Neil Young's New Album Attacking Monsanto and Walmart
Monsanto was pretty sad and said they were big fans of Neil's.
Are GMOs Safe? - The People Speak
In this episode of 'The People Speak,' VICE News traveled around the world to ask people about GMOs.
Protesters Are Going to Hit the Streets This Weekend in Over 400 Cities to March Against Monsanto
The agrochemical behemoth's products have been linked to bee colony collapse and cancer in humans.
Canada's Grain Farmers Have Fewer Rights Than Ever
With public grain research being defunded and a new law giving more powers to seed patent owners, Canada's farmers could be at the mercy of big agricultural companies.
'VICE' Takes on GMOs, Pesticides, and the Megacorporations Behind Your Food
Whatever side of the GMO debate you’re on, tonight’s episode of VICE on HBO should be an eye-opener. On the eve of its debut, we sat down with VICE editor Joe Langford to learn more about how it all came together.
Watch Two Sneak Peeks from This Week's 'VICE' on HBO Episode
This week, we investigate GMOs and then head to India to learn more about the country's clean water crisis.
South Australia’s Ban on GM Crops May Have Yielded a Better Alternative
The SA state government has just trialled a new GM-free soil program that some are heralding as the future of agriculture.
Why the FBI Invoked Anti-Spying Powers to Protect Corn Seeds
A recent case out of the Midwest demonstrates the government’s continued interest in protecting the technology of GM seeds, with the FBI invoking the powers of the anti-spy Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to gather evidence against a pair of...
The Most Widely Used Herbicide in the United States Could Cause Cancer in Humans, Says a World Health Organization Study
Regulatory agencies around the world have declared glyphosate, first developed by Monsanto in 1969, safe for use in agricultural production — a group of scientists convened by the World Health Organization say otherwise.
Argentina’s Soybeans Help Feed the World But Might Be Making Locals Sick
Residents of Argentina's farming communities are concerned by a growing list of health problems that some attribute to the ubiquitous use of agrochemicals sprayed on soybean fields.