glyphosate

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Monsanto v. Durnell that states cannot impose pesticide warnings differing from federal standards, affecting Minnesota's ability to label glyphosate-based Roundup with additional health warnings. The 7-2 decision overturned a Missouri jury's award to a farmer who claimed Roundup caused his cancer, citing federal preemption of state strict liability doctrines.

Prominent activists with the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement are expressing outrage and feeling betrayed after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Monsanto, stating the company does not need to include a cancer risk warning on its Roundup weedkiller. The decision has sparked backlash within the movement.

The article discusses pesticide regulations, conflicts over emissions, and topics related to food safety, livestock, and glyphosate. It highlights ongoing debates around agricultural practices and environmental impact.

The Supreme Court blocked a Roundup cancer lawsuit in a 7-2 decision, ruling federal law prevents state failure-to-warn claims against Monsanto. The ruling overturned a $1.25 million jury award to John Durnell and is expected to dismiss thousands of similar lawsuits, though a $7.25 billion class-action settlement remains intact. Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch dissented, arguing the decision relies on a non-existent labeling requirement.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Monsanto, holding that state lawsuits against the company for failing to warn consumers about Roundup's potential cancer risks are preempted by federal pesticide labeling laws. The majority opinion by Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) bars states from imposing additional labeling requirements beyond those approved by the EPA, while Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing the ruling creates a non-existent labeling requirement.

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to block thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, the maker of Roundup weedkiller, citing federal regulations that found a cancer link unlikely. The decision, a victory for Bayer, follows a case involving Missouri resident John Durnell, who was awarded $1.25 million by a jury after developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma from Roundup use.

The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration for refusing to release documents related to an executive order promoting glyphosate production. The lawsuit claims the order, which delegates authority under the Defense Production Act to boost glyphosate and elemental phosphorus production, was influenced by the pesticide industry. Bayer, the sole U.S. producer of glyphosate-based herbicides, is highlighted in the case.

A federal agency plans to spray glyphosate, a cancer-linked herbicide, on national forest lands near Lake Tahoe to clear areas for replanting after the 2021 Caldor fire. Local residents, including Katherine Levy, strongly oppose the plan, citing health and environmental concerns.

A coalition of chemical manufacturers and industry groups has launched a national effort since 2024 to pass 'immunity laws' shielding pesticide companies from lawsuits, despite growing evidence linking pesticides to health issues like cancer and Parkinson's disease. Over 57,000 pesticide products are registered in the U.S., and opponents argue EPA-approved labels are insufficient to protect users from undisclosed risks.

Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) activists are testing their influence in the U.S. glyphosate debate, achieving legislative wins but facing White House challenges and uncertainty ahead of the midterms.

Zach Lahn, a businessman and MAHA-aligned candidate, defeated President Trump's choice Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary. The win highlighted divisions within Trump's coalition and signaled growing support for MAHA's anti-pesticide and pro-regenerative farming policies.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on whether lawsuits can be filed against pesticide makers over cancer claims. Studies show a geographic correlation between heavy pesticide use and higher cancer rates, and agrichemical companies like Bayer face thousands of lawsuits. The Trump administration and pesticide industry have pushed for liability shield laws, while advocacy groups challenge these efforts.

Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement is challenged as unconstitutional in a legal filing, alleging it violates due process by favoring lawyers with $675 million in fees while offering minimal compensation to cancer victims. Critics argue the deal allows Bayer to continue selling glyphosate-based herbicides without cancer warnings and binds future users to the settlement terms.

The European Union is failing to meet its commitment to reduce pesticide use by half, as binding targets were removed from the policy. Controversial chemicals like glyphosate continue to be sold across EU member states despite environmental and health concerns.

The EU trade deal may lead to restrictions on the use of glyphosate, a controversial weedkiller linked to cancer, on UK food crops. Glyphosate is currently used on cereal and pulse crops to desiccate them before harvest. The potential restrictions could impact UK farming practices.

The MAHA movement is criticizing the Trump administration's support for the pesticide glyphosate, particularly its backing of the chemical's manufacturer. The group is upset with the EPA's stance on environmental toxins under the current administration.

The U.S. House is set to vote on a controversial Republican farm bill criticized for favoring industrial producers and chemical companies, cutting food assistance programs like SNAP, and weakening regulations on toxic agrochemicals. The bill faces backlash amid rising food prices, farm bankruptcies, and legal battles over pesticide accountability.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a landmark case involving Bayer's Roundup weedkiller, which contains glyphosate. The case centers on whether the chemical is safe and whether the company is liable for health risks linked to its use.

The US Supreme Court will hear a case involving glyphosate, a pesticide in Roundup linked to cancer, which could limit consumers' ability to sue companies for failure to warn about product risks. The chemical was classified as a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization in 2015.

Sen. Maggie Hassan criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a heated exchange over high grocery prices and Kennedy's stance on the herbicide glyphosate. The discussion highlighted disagreements on agricultural policies and food costs.

A council in Cornwall has proposed using glyphosate to control roadside weeds, sparking public outrage due to concerns about potential harm to humans and the environment. The herbicide was largely phased out in the region over the past decade amid similar concerns.

Glyphosate use has increased 10-fold in 30 years, driven by Scottish farmers in the 1980s who pioneered its application to dry wheat before harvest. The practice has spread globally, sparking public health concerns over its long-term impacts.