Category Archives: Atrazine

ATRAZINE IMPORTANT TO JOBS, RURAL AMERICA, AND CROP PRODUCTION

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Although we’ve discussed Atrazine a few times throughout the short life of this blog, I’m not sure we’ve ever just come out and said how important the herbicide is for the American farmer. So now, if you’re interested, you can … Continue reading →

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION RECOMMENDS LESS STRINGENT GUIDLINES FOR ATRAZINE IN DRINKING WATER

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

Originally published in Pesticide and Toxic Chemical News The World Health Organization has increased its drinking water quality guideline for atrazine from 2 parts per billion to 100 ppb — a far less stringent level than EPA’s current drinking water … Continue reading →

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LAWYERS AIM TO HARASS, INTIMIDATE GROWERS IN ATRAZINE ISSUES

Posted on September 23, 2010 by

Sometimes, individuals and groups decide to stand up for something. In the case of many crop producers and the associations that represent them, they have decided to stand up for atrazine. Atrazine is a vital herbicide that is under attack … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on an Atrazine Lecture by Tyrone Hayes

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

After more than 6,000 studies have been presented to the EPA indicating its safety and after its approval (once again) by the EPA in 2006, atrazine is undergoing yet another EPA review. I felt priviledged to attend a lecture by … Continue reading →

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