weedkiller

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Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller glyphosate to dry crops at harvest time because of concerns about its impact on human health.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Syngenta, owned by China National Chemical Co., said the weedkiller will launch in June in Argentina, the world’s third-largest soybean producer, after recently being approved for use there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

German agrichemical giant Bayer said Wednesday that a US judge had granted preliminary approval for a multi-billion-dollar class settlement proposed by its subsidiary Monsanto over claims the Roundup weedkiller causes blood cancer.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The weedkiller has come under increasing scrutiny as Bayer, Roundup’s maker, has faced thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people it could cause cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Bayer stock slumped on Wednesday as the German giant set a preliminary accord to cap litigation over its weedkiller Roundup.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026