MAHA movement succeeds as House eliminates pesticide clause from farm bill
A bipartisan group of House members took action on Thursday to eliminate a contentious pesticide provision from a bill focused on U.S. agriculture and nutrition policy. This came after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) warned she would “kill” her own legislation if it didn’t get a vote in the chamber. In a notable decision, lawmakers […]
Divisions Arise in Farm Bill as Lawmakers Oppose Major Pesticide Protections
As the substantial farm bill approaches a vote in the full House this week, over 300 proposed amendments and disputes regarding key elements in the bill are raising concerns about the sustainability of the bipartisan coalition that supports it. Particularly contentious are provisions from the so-called “save our bacon law,” which pertains to federal restrictions […]
RFK Jr Displeased With Trump’s Support for Controversial Pesticide
Kennedy Expresses Discontent Over Trump’s Glyphosate Policy Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke candidly on “The Joe Rogan Experience” this past Friday, sharing his disappointment with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aimed at boosting domestic glyphosate production. During a Thursday address, White House senior adviser Curry Means described the move […]
Health specialists discuss pesticide associated with cancer: ‘Inherently harmful’
Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, has become a point of contention within the Make America Healthy Again movement. This comes in light of an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at securing sufficient supplies of glyphosate-based herbicides deemed necessary for national defense. Supporters of MAHA have long raised alarms about the potential health hazards […]
RFK Jr supports safeguarding a pesticide he claims contributes to the chronic disease crisis
RFK Jr. Backs Trump’s Glyphosate Policy Despite Past Criticism Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voiced his support for President Donald Trump’s initiative to safeguard and promote the production of pesticide precursor chemicals. Interestingly, just two years prior, he had identified this very issue as a significant contributor to “America’s chronic […]
The result of the US pesticide industry is harmful.
Understanding the Costs of Perfect Produce If you’ve ever tried apple picking, it’s clear that the perfect apples we see in stores are quite different from those on the trees. The reality is often a little rougher, with gnarly exteriors and less-than-perfect shapes. But what’s behind this quest for perfection? Well, it hinges on the […]
Pigs in California develop ‘bright blue’ skin due to pesticide exposure: officials
Wild California Pigs Turn Blue from Poison A group of wild pigs in California has been discovered to have blue meat after consuming pesticides that contained mouse venom. This has raised concerns that other game animals might be affected as well. In Monterey County, these wild pigs were exposed to a pesticide bait with a […]
‘Catastrophic’: MAHA Cautions Pesticide Immunity Clause May Resemble Controversial Legislation From the 1980s
Concerns Over House Expenditure Bill and Pesticide Liability Protections Critics are expressing concerns about a recently introduced House Expenditure Bill that could shield pesticide manufacturers from legal responsibility. This proposal is reminiscent of a 1986 law that granted similar protections. This measure found its way into section 453 of the 2026 interior and environmental spending […]
MAHA Raises Concerns About Pesticide Company Protection
Concerns Raised Over House Spending Bill’s Pesticide Liability Protections Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Director of the Department of Health and Human Services Advocate (HHS), has expressed serious concerns about a new House spending bill that features provisions designed to shield pesticide manufacturers from liability. In a tweet from his nonprofit, Maha Action, Kennedy remarked, “Big […]
Understanding Glyphosate: Key Information About the Widely Used Pesticide
Glyphosate Awareness Grows Amid Controversy Glyphosate is becoming a more familiar term, especially with the ongoing Maha movement. For anyone unfamiliar, glyphosate is a chemical found in popular weed killers, such as Roundup, which is widely used in the United States. Since it was introduced in 1970, manufacturers and various regulatory bodies have claimed it’s […]