The Environmental Punishment Agency of the United States loves spreading cancer and dementia-causing poisons on our crops, especially the most popular ones, including corn, soy, cotton and canola. Well, they’re back at it again, pushing to spread Dicamba, like Agent Orange in Vietnam, all over U.S. food crops.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to reapprove dicamba, a controversial herbicide previously banned twice by federal courts. Dicamba, widely used on genetically modified soybean and cotton crops, is notorious for its tendency to drift through the air, causing widespread damage and posing serious health risks. Despite growing scientific evidence linking agricultural chemicals to a host of health problems, the EPA is moving forward with reauthorization—a decision many experts view as both dangerous and politically motivated.
- EPA moves to reapprove dicamba despite health risks: The EPA plans to reregister dicamba, a herbicide twice banned by federal courts due to its severe health and environmental risks. Dicamba is notorious for drifting long distances after application, exposing surrounding communities to potentially toxic levels.
- Widespread health effects of pesticide exposure: Agricultural chemicals, including dicamba, are increasingly found in air, food, water, and even human tissues. Long-term exposure is linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive issues, and neurological disorders—especially harming children and pregnant women.
- Dicamba’s unique danger – drift and accumulation: Unlike most herbicides, dicamba can remain airborne for up to 72 hours and travel miles, leading to spikes in ER visits for respiratory issues. It accumulates in the body over time, adding to a toxic burden with unknown long-term consequences.
- Regulatory capture and public pushback: The EPA’s decision is under scrutiny after appointing a former pesticide lobbyist to oversee regulation. However, public comments are open until August 22, 2025, giving citizens a chance to oppose the decision and advocate for stricter protections.