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"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: November 4, 2025

Editor’s Note: With over 80% of U.S. no-till soybean and corn growers using glyphosate for weed control, this worldwide news roundup deals with concerns about the herbicide’s future use, possible banning, use strategy, new restrictions, health and environmental concerns. Our twice-a-month No-Till Farmer “In the Weeds” series will keep you updated on the latest glyphosate news from around the world. — Frank Lessiter, Editor, No-Till Farmer

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 4, 2025 | Posted in Crop Protection

In this edition:

Viewpoint: The MAHA movement’s wrongheaded war on glyphosate is part of a misplaced broader attack on modern agriculture
Bayer announces Roundup alternative with rollout of new weedkiller in Australia
Missouri High Court Declines to Hear Bayer’s Appeal of $611 Million Roundup Verdict

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Proposed Law Would Create Federal Right to Sue for Pesticide Harms

By John Dobberstein posted on July 17, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

The Pesticide Injury Accountability Act, floated by Sen. Cory Book (D-N.J.), would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1972 (FIFRA), “to create a federal right of action for anyone who is harmed by a toxic pesticide.”

Supreme Court Asks Government to Weigh In on Roundup

By John Dobberstein posted on July 2, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Crop Protection

Essentially, SCOTUS is asking for the government's perspective on whether federal pesticide law, including Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, preempts state-level lawsuits alleging failure to warn about the product's potential health risks.

Glyphosate Could Face Toughest Battle Yet

By John Dobberstein posted on November 29, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, will likely not be a friend to glyphosate if he is confirmed.

Video of the Week: High Yields from Planting Green

By Noah Newman posted on October 23, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

This one comes to us from Carl Clark on TikTok. The central Illinoisan planted soybeans into 5-foot-tall ryegrass, before terminating it with Roundup. No residuals. No post-emergence applications. He says the beans have been hard to cut and there’s some waterhemp scattered about. He thought he messed up, but let’s see what the yield monitor says.

Who Exactly is the ‘Little Guy’ in Attacks on Ag?

By Mike Lessiter posted on September 16, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

Last week, I had several discussions about society’s supposed preference for the underdog. And also how the general public apparently possesses far more knowledge on every topic under the sun; far more than those in the know, who do the work and make the smart decisions every day.

Maiden See & Spray Voyage Delivers 87% Savings on Some No-Till Fields

No-tiller says spot-sprayer system’s ROI was significant on corn fields, but jury’s still out on soybean fields

By Noah Newman posted on July 18, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection, Equipment, Precision Agriculture

Eagle, Wis., no-tiller Tyler Troiola’s first experience with the John Deere See & Spray Premium retrofit kit is in the books, and overall, the system made a good first impression.

Bayer Lobbying for Legislation to Protect Company From Roundup Lawsuits

By Leslie Sattler posted on July 8, 2024

Source: Yahoo News

Biotech giant Bayer has been lobbying Congress to pass new legislation that could protect the company from spending billions on lawsuits.

Former EPA Toxicologist Says Roundup Is 'Great Product, Very Nontoxic'

By Michaela Paukner posted on May 31, 2024 | Posted in Crop Protection

A former senior-level EPA toxicologist turned EPA critic considers Roundup a "very nontoxic chemical," according to an article published by the Wall Street Journal.

Interseeding Cover Crops Lifts No-Tillers’ Soybean Yields 20 Bushels Above County Average

Rye, flax & oats all play distinct role in this farmer's cover crop mix

By Mackane Vogel posted on May 28, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting

Alex Frasier remembers taking naps as a little kid in the tractor while his dad Jayme was driving around, working the field. Fast forward to 2024 and the Faulkton, S.D., no-tiller is working with his dad on the farm, interseeding cover crops into no-till soybeans with Jayme’s blessing.

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"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: November 4, 2025

Proposed Law Would Create Federal Right to Sue for Pesticide Harms

Supreme Court Asks Government to Weigh In on Roundup

Glyphosate Could Face Toughest Battle Yet

Video of the Week: High Yields from Planting Green

Who Exactly is the ‘Little Guy’ in Attacks on Ag?

Maiden See & Spray Voyage Delivers 87% Savings on Some No-Till Fields

Bayer Lobbying for Legislation to Protect Company From Roundup Lawsuits

Former EPA Toxicologist Says Roundup Is 'Great Product, Very Nontoxic'

Interseeding Cover Crops Lifts No-Tillers’ Soybean Yields 20 Bushels Above County Average

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