Statement from As You Sow on New Study Finding Glyphosate, the World’s Most Common Weed Killer, in Sperm

A team of scientists recently discovered glyphosate, the world’s most common weed killer, in more than 55% of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic. The study suggests a significant positive correlation between glyphosate presence in human sperm and a negative impact on reproductive health. Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the U.S. food system despite being labeled a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization in 2015.

Environmental HealthAs You SowMay 29, 2024pesticides, food, glyphosate

22% of Kellanova Shareholders Vote for Action on Pesticides at Company's Annual General Meeting

Kellanova, previously the Kellogg Company, released results today from its annual general meeting. Shareholders showed strong support for an As You Sow proposal calling on the company to disclose risks from pesticide use in its supply chain. Pesticides in agricultural supply chains have multiple cumulative environmental and social impacts that present a material risk to Kellanova.

Environmental HealthAs You SowApril 26, 2024kellanova, pesticides

U.S. Food Companies Trapped on Pesticide Treadmill, New Scorecard Finds

As You Sow released its third “Pesticides in the Pantry” report today, ranking 17 major food manufacturing companies on their progress in pesticide reduction and the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices.

Environmental HealthAs You SowNovember 8, 2023pesticides, Pesticides in the Pantry, report

One-Third of ADM Shareholders Support Resolution on Pesticide Disclosures

In a win for climate, biodiversity, and environmental justice, 33.7% — representing more than $13 billion in assets — of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) shareholders supported an environmental health resolution filed by shareholder representative As You Sow.

Environmental HealthAs You SowMay 10, 2022pesticides

17 Major U.S. Food Manufacturers Ranked on Efforts to Reduce Pesticides in Agriculture

Today, As You Sow released its second edition of Pesticides in the Pantry: Transparency & Risk in Food Supply Chains, a report examining the growing risk to food manufacturers posed by the use of synthetic pesticides in agricultural supply chains.

Environmental HealthAs You SowOctober 28, 2021pesticides

Bayer to Remove Glyphosate From Lawn and Garden Products by 2023, But Toxic Chemical Will Still Be Sprayed on Food Crops

German chemical giant Bayer announced last week it will remove glyphosate — the active ingredient in Roundup — from all of its lawn and garden products in the U.S. by 2023.

Environmental HealthAs You SowAugust 4, 2021pesticides

Kellogg Announces Commitment to Phase Out Glyphosate in Wheat and Oat Supply Chains

Following engagement with As You Sow, The Kellogg Company announced Monday a commitment to phase out the use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent in its major wheat and oat supply chains by 2025.

Environmental HealthAs You SowJanuary 28, 2020pesticides, GMOs and Pesticides, homepage

Pesticides in the Pantry: Report Ranks 14 Largest Food Manufacturers on Pesticide Policies

Today, As You Sow released its Pesticides in the Pantry: Transparency & Risk in Food Supply Chains report, examining the growing risk to food manufacturers posed by the use of synthetic pesticides in agricultural supply chains.