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05/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil

The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according to an […]

05/17/2018 / By Vicki Batts

An appeals court says CA can list the herbicide glyphosate as a carcinogen

After much fanfare, a state appeals court has ruled that California can list glyphosate as a carcinogen — and that the state’s ban on discharging the herbicide into public waterways stands, too. Despite Monsanto’s best efforts to keep the toxicity of their product under wraps, the ruling in California is undoubtedly a small victory for […]

05/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Avocados may soon be available all-year-round in California

Avocado fans of America: Rejoice! The beloved green fruit may soon be growing year-round in The Golden State. Thanks to the efforts of subtropical horticulturist Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia, the Central Valley is poised to become the harvesting grounds of California’s avocados. The state is already America’s biggest avocado producer, with farmers maintaining orchards along the […]

03/20/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Judge tosses out Monsanto’s attempt at getting glyphosate off California’s “cancer list”

If there’s one thing to like about California, it’s the fact that Proposition 65 is ruffling Monsanto’s feathers quite a bit. Prop 65 first came into existence in 1986 — just over 30 years ago. Over 800 chemicals have been added to the list since its induction 1987. The primary intentions of the bill are […]

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