Farmers say they need a pesticide that may be too dangerous to use.

California announced it will phase out paraquat, a widely used pesticide linked by health assessments to Parkinson’s disease.

SourceThe New York Times09:03 UTC13 AugSave

Why it matters. Farmers call paraquat essential for weed control and yields, highlighting tension between public health risks and agricultural needs.

What to watch. The phaseout reflects growing US regulatory pressure on chemical pesticides, with implementation and farmers’ responses to follow.

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“This Pesticide May Be Too Dangerous to Use. Farmers Say They Need It.”

SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times

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SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“This Pesticide May Be Too Dangerous to Use. Farmers Say They Need It.”

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