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Headline	Category	Source
Widely Used Pesticides Are Causing Huge Spider Mite Outbreaks	Environment	Newsweek
Glyphosate Found in Iowa Honey	Environment	EcoWatch
Grower to farm without glyphosate in three-year trial	Pesticide	FarmersWeekly
The New York Times’ Front-Page Screwup On ‘GMOs’	GM Crops	Forbes
Circular Food sees potential in worms	Soil management	Weekly Times Now
Circular Food sees potential in worms	Organics	Weekly Times Now
Fertiliser feeds the world!	Food security	Rural News Group
Fertiliser feeds the world!	Soil management	Rural News Group
US approves 2 types of GMO potatoes	GM Crops	News24
Insect-resistant GMO Bt eggplant in development in Philippines does not harm beneficial insects	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Insect-resistant GMO Bt eggplant in development in Philippines does not harm beneficial insects	Agricultural Research	Genetic Literacy Project
Agricultural economist: GMO crops have benefits otherwise farmers wouldn’t grow them	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
German cabinet approves draft law banning GMO crops	GM Crops	Reuters
What the New York Times missed with its big GMO story	GM Crops	Vox
Waitrose decision ‘The biggest blow against GM crops this century’ claims the Soil Association	GM Crops	Somerset County Gazette
Govt invites GM seed company in agri meet scotches speculations	GM Crops	Times of India
Brazil Welcomes GM Imports From US	GM Crops	Spend Matters
Brexit could be an opening for GM crops	Agricultural Policy & Politics	FG Insight
How to Mislead With Statistics: GMO Crops Edition	GM Crops	Mother Jones
Dow Weed Killer Re-Approved After Patent Raises Questions	Pesticide	Bloomberg BNA
Bayer Must Change Its Pesticide Advertising	Pesticide	Courthouse News Service
Anne Glover: make ?best use? of evidence to tackle mistrust	Agricultural Research	TES
‘We are the champions – my friends’	Food security	Global Food Security
Sheetz and US Department Of Agriculture develop clean fuels in Virginia	Biofuels	Hydrocarbon Engineering
Growth and jobs: Where does the CAP stand?	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Euractiv
New CAP struggling to improve farmers? resilience	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Euractiv
Eric Andrieu: ?The CAP has been disastrous for jobs?	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Euractiv
Gastronationalism: Is Europe’s food getting wrapped up in nationalist politics?	Food security	FarmingOnline
Breakthrough in breeding for Septoria resistant wheat	IPM	FarmingOnline
Illegal pesticide contamination of food imports on the rise	Pesticide	Euractiv
Government looking at GM crop regulations as Brexit nears	GM Crops	FarmingOnline
European Chemicals Agency Committee Adopts First Opinion Approving Nano Biocide	IPM	The National Law Review
Insecticide has more impact to stream bugs	Pesticide	Wisconsin State Farmer
Non-target effects of a glyphosate-based herbicide on Common toad larvae	Pesticide	PeerJ
Yeast Holds the Key to Humans’ Genetic Response to Stress/HerbicideExposure	Pesticide	Newswise
Rep. Ken Buck and colleagues send letter to Environmental Protection Agency about atrazine	Pesticide	Greeley Tribune
Multiple Herbicide-Resistant Palmer Amaranth Confirmed in Missouri	Pesticide	Agriculture.com
If GMO crops don’t meet expectations why do so many farmers grow them?	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Anti-GMO activists take page out of anti-chemical and anti-BPA lobby; targeting the ‘black box’	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
GMO vs. non-gmo: Farm groups challenge food company’s move	GM Crops	AgriNews
China cracks down on booming underground illegal GMO corn market	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
U.S. approves 2 types of genetically modified potatoes	GM Crops	The Philadelphia Tribune
GMO Spuds Could Fend Off Another Irish Potato Famine	GM Crops	Newser
Will New GMO Potatoes Really Require Fewer Pesticides?	Pesticide	TakePart
Yale scientist calls New York Times’ Hakim GMO story ‘a hack piece with a biased narrative’ –	Pesticide	Genetic Literacy Project
Yale scientist calls New York Times’ Hakim GMO story ‘a hack piece with a biased narrative’ –	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
EPA Ignores Concerns Over Pesticide Drift – Proposes Expanded Use of Dow’s Product	Pesticide	Common Dreams
After Cursory Review – EPA Proposes Dramatic Expansion of Toxic PesticideBlend Enlist Duo	Pesticide	Center for Biological Diversity
Wait A Second – GMO Crops Don’t Actually Reduce Pesticide Use or Produce More Food?	GM Crops	Modern Farmer
The biggest blow to GM crops this century	GM Crops	Soil Association
The biggest blow to GM crops this century	Organics	Soil Association
Waitrose to source non GM soya from Europe	Organics	FarmingUK
Comparing corn crops?Genetically modified in Ontario v non-GMO	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Brexit: Genetically modified crops a chance in England	GM Crops	Weekly Times Now
Waitrose ends use of GM animal feed on its farms	GM Crops	Daily Mail
NYT Blasts GMOs on Yield/Pesticide Claims	Food security	AgWeb
NYT Blasts GMOs on Yield/Pesticide Claims	GM Crops	AgWeb
New York Times Claims GM Crops Offer No Benefit	GM Crops	KTIC
Scientists Use Insects to Control an Invasive Weed	IPM	Entomology Today
Microplastics in agricultural soils: A reason to worry?	Soil management	Alpha Galileo
Massachusetts Attorney General Stops Deceptive Safety Claims about Bee-Toxic Pesticides	Environment	Beyond Pesticides
New Jersey Lawmakers Reintroduce Safe Playing Fields Act	Pesticide	Beyond Pesticides
Report Reveals Food Retailers Failing	Environment	Beyond Pesticides
Genetically Engineered Crops Fail to Increase Yields and Reduce Pesticide Use – Expos? Reveals	GM Crops	Beyond Pesticides
Post-Brexit environment law – What’s wrong with the precautionary principle?	Agricultural Policy & Politics	FarmingOnline
Supermarket decision the biggest blow to GM crops this century	GM Crops	FarmingOnline
Drought and flea beetle kill off 70000ha of English OSR	Water & irrigation	Farmers Weekly
Growers advised swap herbicides to tackle broad-leaved weeds	Pesticide	Farmers Weekly
Waitrose turns to GM-free European soya for pig feed	GM Crops	Farmers Weekly
Do we need to fear ‘peak herbicide’? The state of the global herbicide problem and tools for its solution	Pesticide	SeedQuest
EU Parliament approves Plant Health regulation	Agricultural Policy & Politics	SeedQuest
Scientists unveil maize varieties resistant to heat and drought	Food security	Voice of America
Scientists unveil maize varieties resistant to heat and drought	Water & irrigation	Voice of America
British farmers could grow GM crops after Brexit reveals minister	GM Crops	The Telegraph
Researchers race to fight sugarcane aphid on sorghum	IPM	High Plains Journal
Scientists from across the United Kingdom discuss new frontiers in crop research	Agricultural Research	SeedQuest
Biotechnology makes a difference	GM Crops	Huffington Post
New report shows organic growing at a substantial rate in Europe and US	Organics	FarmingUK
Leadsom launches Food Innovation Network to tackle problems of agri-food industry	Agricultural Research	FarmingUK
Prince Charles to launch global push to protect soil health worldwide	Soil management	FarmingUK
UK MEP’s drive to protect farmland from plant disease clears final legislative hurdle	IPM	FarmingUK
Brexit: British farmers could be free to grow GM crops reveals minister	GM Crops	FarmingUK
Brexit: British farmers could be free to grow GM crops reveals minister	Agricultural Policy & Politics	FarmingUK
Smart farming must step up to the plate to meet global challenges’ says research	Environment	FarmingUK
Farm trials support efficacy of ferric phosphate to control slug populations	IPM	FarmingUK
Scientists gather in London to discuss new groundbreaking updates in crop research	Agricultural Research	FarmingUK
Waitrose to source non GM soya from Europe	GM Crops	FarmingUK
Waitrose to source non GM soya from Europe	Organics	FarmingUK
CropLife America pans CLA tactic on crop protection products	Pesticide	Crop Protection News
Efficient production is good for the environment	Food security	Farming Futures
Experts hungry for change at discussion on a greener future for food production	Food security	Farming Futures
Bioenergy crops in the UK: Case studies of successful whole farm integration	Biofuels	ADAS
Tree and hedgerow planting can reduce the frequency and impact of flood events	Water & irrigation	Farming Futures
4 independent panels conclude that glyphosate is unlikely to pose a carcinogenic risk	Pesticide	Farming Futures
In no sector is the shake out from Brexit going to be more profound	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Strutt & Parker
KTN launches new tool to map organisations and funders within the UK agri-food landscape	Agricultural Research	Farming Futures
Communication and collaboration: Essential for successful innovation	Agricultural Research	Farming Futures
Mustard farmers join forces to protect British honey bees	Environment	FGInsight
Novel BCN control approach delivers beet yield boost	IPM	FGInsight
Changes to EU fertiliser regulations could raise prices for farmers	Soil management	FGInsight
Is your farm big enough to justify an N-Sensor?	Soil management	FGInsight
Anti-GMO activists take page out of anti-chemical and anti-BPA lobby	Pesticide	Genetic Literacy Project
DNA methylation affects superiority of hybrid plants	GM Crops	ScienceDaily
New MutChromSeq technique makes valuable genes easier to find	GM Crops	ScienceDaily
New MutChromSeq technique makes valuable genes easier to find	Agricultural Research	ScienceDaily
CRISPR democratizes biotechnology	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
The Future of Alternative Fuels	Biofuels	3BL Media
Australian banana industry starts destroying plants on Panama-infected Tully Valley farm	IPM	ABC Online
Three new GMO spuds earn permission from USDA	GM Crops	Food Safety News
Exclusive: Scientist Briefly Resigned From Cancer Group Over Transparency	Pesticide	Morning Consult
Strawmen and selective statistics: Did The New York Times botch its critique of GMO crops?	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Glyphosate debate divides grain industry/sparks concern from livestock farmers	Pesticide	ABC Online
New Report Gives Failing Grade to Many Food Retailers on Pesticide Use	Pesticide	FoodSafetyTech
New Report Gives Failing Grade to Many Food Retailers on Pesticide Use	Environment	FoodSafetyTech
Study Finds 2600 Acute Pesticide Exposure Cases 2007-2011	Pesticide	Occupational Health and Safety
Pesticide Levels in Breast Milk Have Dropped Significantly but Health Concerns Remain	Pesticide	AlterNet
Farm workers sickened by pesticide to receive restitution	Pesticide	Sacramento Bee
Strawmen and selective statistics: Did The New York Times botch its critique of GMO crops?	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
New Report Suggests GMOs Have Had No Effect on Lowering Pesticide Use	GM Crops	Grub Street
Improving half the world’s diet	Food security	Phys.Org
New York Times reporter claims GMO crops have failed to live up to expectations	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
China Seeks to Quell Booming Market in GMO Corn	GM Crops	Caixin Media
New York Times report on GM crops: Five findings from the investigation	GM Crops	The Indian Express
Investigation Finds GMO Crops Show ‘No Discernible Advantage’	GM Crops	Organic Authority
Investigation Finds GMO Crops Show ‘No Discernible Advantage’	Organics	Organic Authority
Council to consider herbicide alternatives	Organics	Hawaii Tribune Herald
New Report On GMOs/Pesticides	Pesticide	Honolulu Civil Beat
New Report On GMOs/Pesticides	GM Crops	Honolulu Civil Beat
New Report Suggests Rise Of GMOs Hasn’t Led To Decrease In Pesticide Use	GM Crops	Gothamist
New Report Suggests Rise Of GMOs Hasn’t Led To Decrease In Pesticide Use	Pesticide	Gothamist
Genetically modified crops in Canada – US falling short of their promise	GM Crops	Toronto Star
Researchers identify genes for ‘Help me!’ aromas from corn	Agricultural Research	ScienceDaily
Agriscience and Biotechnology Center to hold open house	Agricultural Research	Bridgeport News
Making a weed map	Pesticide	Country News
Pesticide usage survey – Soft Fruit: 2016	Pesticide	Gov.uk
Bill would ban pesticide spraying on county playgrounds	Agricultural Policy & Politics	CapitalGazette.com
Pesticide subsidies target coffee berry borer	IPM	The Daily Progress
Bill would ban pesticide spraying on county playgrounds	Pesticide	Baltimore Sun
Doubts raised about promised bounty of genetically modified crops	GM Crops	The Seattle Times
Microplastics in agricultural soils: A reason to worry?	Soil management	ScienceDaily
Post Brexit Britain could become major grower of GMO crops – bucking Europe	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Increase in the number of pesticides present in public water supplies	Water & irrigation	Agriland
Growers advised to swap herbicides to tackle broad-leaved weed resistance	Pesticide	FarmersWeekly
BMPs for Soil-Applied Herbicides in Fall	Soil management	agprofessional.com
Bifenthrin may harm aquatic ecosystems	Water & irrigation	The Rushville Republican
Bifenthrin may harm aquatic ecosystems	Pesticide	The Rushville Republican
‘Sustainable intensification in agriculture is need of the hour’	Food security	Times of India
Ex-DU VC supports GM crops to feed country’s growing population	Food security	Business Standard
More GM Crops Hit Global Market	GM Crops	DTN The Progressive Farmer
Biopesticides: Leveraging nature’s pesticides to protect our food	IPM	Genetic Literacy Project
Native Killer Yeasts as Biocontrol Agents of Postharvest Fungal Diseases in Lemons	IPM	Plos
Farm trials support efficacy of ferric phosphate to control slug populations	IPM	FarmingUK
Sugar beets ? a reliable source of biofuel?	Biofuels	County Times
Meeting in Willmar looks at bees/neonicotinoids	Environment	Crow River Media
How Farmers Are Using Bees To Spread Nature’s Own Pesticides	IPM	Popular Science
How Farmers Are Using Bees To Spread Nature’s Own Pesticides	Organics	Popular Science
Imported Indian rice and spice contain ‘worrying’ levels of chemicals	Pesticide	Taranaki Daily News
SBS Testing reveals worrying levels of chemicals in foods available for sale in Australia	Pesticide	SBS
The critical role of organics in U.S. agriculture at the Organic & Non-GMO Forum	Organics	PR Newswire
Calyxt’s bruise-resistant/non-browning GMO potato cleared for sale	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Don’t be tricked into thinking organic/non-GMO treats are better	Organics	Chicago Tribune
Startup that turns waste+water into fuel and fertiliser nabs top prize at Sankalp Awards.	Agricultural Research	e27
Startup that turns waste+water into fuel and fertiliser nabs top prize at Sankalp Awards.	Soil management	e27
Changes to EU fertiliser regulations could raise prices for farmers	Soil management	FG Insight
Phosphate developer not surprised Hancock Prospecting bought into UK fertiliserbusiness	Soil management	ABC Online
Unscientific criticism’ delays India’s approval of GMO mustard while import costs soar	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Brexit: British farmers could be free to grow GM crops reveals minister	GM Crops	FarmingUK
Brexit: British farmers could be free to grow GM crops reveals minister	Agricultural Policy & Politics	FarmingUK
Minister hints at possibility of growing GM crops in UK	GM Crops	FarmersWeekly
Minister hints at possibility of growing GM crops in UK	Agricultural Policy & Politics	FarmersWeekly
Why Brexit could be a boon for GM crops	GM Crops	Spectator.co.uk
Post-Brexit pesticide regulations scrutinised	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Horticulture Week
Pesticide data suggests EU food is safe; campaigners disagree	Pesticide	FoodNavigator.com
Pesticide Regulations in Costa Rica Under Fire for Potential Risks	Pesticide	The Costa Rica Star
Pesticides in Marijuana Pose a Growing Problem for Cannabis Consumers	Pesticide	L.A. Weekly
Farmers Are Using Bees To Spread Nature’s Own Pesticides	IPM	Popular Science
Farmers Are Using Bees To Spread Nature’s Own Pesticides	Environment	Popular Science
Pesticide exposure predicts honey bee deaths	Pesticide	The Aquinas
Pesticide exposure predicts honey bee deaths	Environment	The Aquinas
Eastern Corn Belt responds to Cry1F Bt corn performance	GM Crops	Midwest Producer
Western Australia repeals partial ban on GMO crops	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Scientists need to educate the public on GMO’s says chemistry professor	Agricultural Research	Indiana Daily Student
Britain’s GMO Liberation	GM Crops	Wall Street Journal
Britain’s GMO Liberation	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Wall Street Journal
Farmers Have Tech. Weeds Have Evolution.	IPM	Bloomberg
Southeast Missouri Farmers Investigated for Drift Damage	Pesticide	AgWeb
Crop rotation vital to slowing resistance in weeds	IPM	Stettler Independent
Lecturer discusses the difficulties of weed management	IPM	Iowa State Daily
Congressman Jason Smith criticizes actions of EPA in dicamba herbicide investigation	Pesticide	Southeast Missourian
Congressman Jason Smith criticizes actions of EPA in dicamba herbicide investigation	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Southeast Missourian
US Agency Searches for Proof of Criminal Use of Herbicide Dicamba	Pesticide	Agriculture.com
Massachusetts Attorney General Stops Deceptive Safety Claims about Bee-Toxic Pesticides …	Environment	PR Newswire
Massachusetts Attorney General Stops Deceptive Safety Claims about Bee-Toxic Pesticides …	Pesticide	PR Newswire
Pesticides found in two-thirds of fruit and vegetable samples	Pesticide	Irish Times
97% of food samples collected in the EU free of pesticide residues’	Pesticide	Agriland
Pesticide exposure predicts honey bee deaths	Environment	The Aquinas
UK government to review GM crop regulations in preparation for leaving EU	Agricultural Policy & Politics	GMWatch
Genetically Modified mustard flak hurting farmers	GM Crops	The Hans India
Lower Yields And Chemical Agro-poisons: What Is The Point Of GM Mustard In India? Money …	GM Crops	Center for Research on Globalization
Parliament panel to examine environmental impacts of GM crops	Environment	Millennium Post