Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fumigant notice is posted in a field on Shoemake Ave near Hart-Ransom Elementary School in Modesto, Calif., on Friday Jan. 21, ...

Order comes as Bayer proposes a settlement for thousands of Roundup lawsuits and all branches of government consider pesticide maker liability ...

When you see the word organic, it’s easy to assume it means safe, gentle, and eco-friendly. But when it comes to organic pesticides, the truth is a little more complicated. While these products are ...

(The Conversation) – Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin has said he wants the federal agency to accelerate scientific safety evaluations of various chemicals, including pesticides. The ...

Using pesticides may seem like the right thing to do to protect your garden from bugs, harmful fungi, and weeds, but it will have negative effects on the soil.

Long-term exposure to certain pesticides is linked to a higher risk of certain health conditions like Parkinson's disease.

When it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous ...

The veggies on your plate may not be as clean as you think. Here’s why you should clean them effectively and store them properly.

In the Spotlight is a Modesto Bee series that digs into the high-profile local issues that readers care most about. Story idea? Email tips@modbee.com. Valley Improvement Projects released its ...