As Bayer hints it may soon exit the glyphosate business, the once-hypothetical scenario of farming without Roundup is suddenly on the table.
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What would happen if Roundup disappeared?
Bayer hints it might stop selling Roundup due to legal problems; what could it mean for farmers?
Glyphosate: from star to supporting cast member
WINNIPEG — In the 1970s and early 1980s, Jack Nicholson was a major star in Hollywood. He was the leading man in iconic movies such as The Shining, Chinatown and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Nicholson was still acting in the 1990s and 2000s, but he had more success as a supporting actor — […] Read more
Researcher smokes out weeds
WINNIPEG — Anyone who eats hot dogs or bacon has probably consumed liquid smoke. The flavour additive is also used in barbecue sauces, marinades and sometimes smoked cheese. Shaun Sharpe, an Agriculture Canada scientist in Saskatoon, may have discovered another use for liquid smoke, which has nothing to do with sauces or smoked meat. He […] Read more
