Frank Lessiter

Frank Lessiter

Frank Lessiter founded Lessiter Media in 1981 and has spent more than 50 years in the agricultural and equine publishing business. He still oversees all of the company's publications as Chairman and Editorial Director, with an Emphasis on American Farriers Journal and No-Till Farmer magazines.

Contact: lessitef@lesspub.com

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: July 21, 2026

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

In this edition:

  • U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Bayer, Backs Federal Labeling
  • Bayer Seeks Up to 446%Tariffs on Chinese Glyphosate Days After Farm Groups Helped Save Roundup in Court
  • Bayer Consolidates U.S. Glyphosate Business into Ruveon Amidst Controversial CVD Petition

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: July 7, 2026

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

In this edition:

  • How to Unlock Phosphate and Improve Herbicide Efficacy
  • Publisher Investigating Two More Papers on Glyphosate Safety Over Ghostwriting Claims
  • In Trade, the Customer is Always Right, Glyphosate Proves It

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: June 23, 2026

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

In this edition:

  • Health Canada Adds Glyphosate to Continuous Oversight Policy
  • Bayer’s Monsanto Deal Destroyed Billions and Rewrote M&A Risk Rules
  • The Right Chemistry: Putting Concerns about Weed Killer Glyphosate into Perspective

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Glyphosate's Fight for Survival

"In the Weeds" Glyphosate News Roundup: June 9, 2026

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

In this edition:

  • Bayer’s Proposed Roundup Settlement Violates Constitution, New Legal Filing Claims
  • Bayer Says No Plans to Restructure Despite Litigation Threat
  • Brazil Prosecutors Sue to Ban Weed Killer Glyphosate

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