Dicamba takes a toll again on neighboring fields, say weed specialists

Monsanto proudly says its low-volatility formulations of dicamba, coupled with cotton and soybean varieties genetically modified to tolerate doses of the herbicide, are an effective tool against invasive weeds. But weed scientists report that damage to neighboring fields and susceptible nearby crops is a recurring problem this year. “I have never seen a herbicide that… » Read More

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