If you’ve heard anything about pesticides, it’s probably about how toxic they are. But they make growing food more cost-effective, so when some make it into your groceries, how bad can they be?

SciShow News starts the new year off with unusual animal news, including a crisis for the iconic monarch butterfly, and new research into what makes bowhead whales the longest-living mammals on Earth.

If you’ve heard anything about pesticides, it’s probably about how toxic they are. But they make growing food more cost-effective, so when some make it into your groceries, how bad can they be?

In this video Paul Andersen describes the pros and cons of industrial agriculture including: monocropping, irrigation, and the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and GMOs.

A landscape designer initiates a project to transform her neighborhood into a pesticide-free zone, focusing on human health, particularly the wellbeing of children, pregnant women, and the environment. Through community engagement,...

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This video highlights the threat posed by Mikania Mikrantha, a fast-growing weed that is suffocating India's tea crop. To combat this issue, plant scientists have developed a natural alternative to herbicides - a fungus or rust that...

A landscape designer initiates a project to transform her neighborhood into a pesticide-free zone, focusing on human health, particularly the wellbeing of children, pregnant women, and the environment. Through community engagement,...

Take a microcosmic safari through a field of milkweed and discover a whole world of life, from bees to wasps to hummingbirds to butterflies. The charismatic monarch butterfly is completely dependent on milkweed for its survival, and...

Scientists have discovered the cause of an illness that turns bald eagles into zombies before they die

It describes the role of biological agents for controlling pests. It describes genetically modified organisms (using Bt microbe) and their uses as biocontrol agents.

How do farmers protect crops? How can farmers reduce the need for fertilizer and pesticides? What kinds of threats do citrus farmers face? Sustainable Farming, Part 1

Since our first episode, you've begged us to cover Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs. Honestly, I often can't tell if those of you who are asking us to do this expect us to tell you're they're awesome of the worst thing to happen...

Saskatchewan farmers are struggling with an invasive weed called kochia. Scientists are trying to eradicate the unwanted plant

Edmonton wanted to tackle a weed problem in its parks without more herbicides, so it brought in some experienced weed whackers — a herd of goats.

The European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that it will recommend re-approving the use of glyphosate in the EU for 10 years.

Stephen Meyers is an assistant professor of specialty crop weed science at Purdue University. In this video, he goes over how best to manage weeds in home gardens. Meyers says that some weeds are inevitable, but there are ways to make...

Gardeners will try anything to get rid of goutweed, a relentless invasive species, from their backyards. As the CBC’s Madison Taylor reports, one homeowner and a local gardener say it’s a serious problem people need to stay on top of.

The University of Missouri is part of a national incentive program for farmers to make better use of their land.

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