pesticide
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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 analysis showed a strong association between the types of produce people ate and the levels of pesticide biomarkers detected in their urine.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
It was sprayed onto fruit as a pesticide in the form of lead arsenate.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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