Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Round Up Ready Weeds

Round up ready crops have led to at least 10 weeds that have developed resistance to the chemical glyphosate. This isn't the dooms day scenario that environmentalists predicted. But it is a stern warning that we need to change our strategy when it comes to dealing with weeds, insects, and other pests that result in lower yields and farmer income. The modern industrial agriculture complex has its limits and externalities. We are finally becoming aware of them. What we don't want or need is to repeat the same mistake more then once. If we do, we could be threatening our sustainability.

Round Up Ready Resistant Weeds

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