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pesticide

[pes-tuh-sahyd] / ˈpɛs təˌsaɪd /


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Other big agricultural firms in North America, like pesticide producer Corteva and fertilizer supplier Nutrien, have also had strong quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Alongside the “Dirty Dozen,” EWG named its “Clean Fifteen” choices, produce with the lowest amounts of pesticide residues.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

To create the 2026 report, the EWG analyzed the most recent pesticide residue tests conducted by the U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The research team estimated each participant's exposure to chlorpyrifos over time by combining California pesticide use records with the locations of participants' homes and workplaces.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

It doesn’t include the cost to the environment from manure, pesticide, and fertilizer pollution.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan