(Beyond Pesticides, November 2, 2022) Inert ingredients called “amines” that are added to pesticides in attempts to reduce drift and volatility are themselves highly volatile and may represent a ...

Researchers have found evidence that common herbicide salts may be an overlooked source of amine pollution to the atmosphere, where they can oxidize to form potential carcinogens or contribute to the ...

June 22 (Reuters) - A widely used farm chemical used as a key ingredient in a new herbicide developed by Dow AgroSciences "possibly" causes cancer in humans, a World Health Organization research unit ...

A volatile weed killer linked to cancer and endocrine issues will likely be sprayed on millions more acres of soybeans and cotton across the Midwest and South starting this year. In January, China ...

Here are some tips to control some of the common weeds in pastures: • Bitterweed — Spray bitterweed before it flowers. Bitterweed readily is controlled with 2,4-D amine at 1 to 2 pints/A applied in ...

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2015 –The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization, classified the herbicide 2,4-D as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” this ...

Herbicide applications that don’t stay on target can be a huge headache for growers. Herbicide drift can not only reduce weed control efficacy but also damage neighboring crops, creating the potential ...

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Oat (Avena sativa L. 'Elgin') seedlings were treated with combinations of diclofop-methyl {methyl ester of 2-[4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy] propanoic acid} and 2,4-D amine [dimethylamine salt of ...

Several new herbicides have been registered for pasture weed control, but their effect on 'Coastal' bermudagrass dry matter (DM) yield has not been documented. The objective of this study was to ...

June 22 (Reuters) - A widely used farm chemical used as a key ingredient in a new herbicide developed by Dow AgroSciences "possibly" causes cancer in humans, a World Health Organization research unit ...