The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved genetically modified corn and soybean seeds that are used against an effective weed killer that’s been around since the ‘40s. The approval has been a long time coming since most weeds have grown resistance to glyphosate, a herbicide mostly used for corn and soybeans.
The USDA responded to questions about the use of 2,4-D risking public health by saying that if the seeds and herbicide are approved, the use of 2,4-D could rise by approximately 200 per cent to 600 per cent in the next six years, as reported by Canadian Grocer. The EPA has determined that the chemical is safe for the public and for agricultural workers to use, with the USDA following up that it has approved the seeds.
