The rise of weed-killer resistant superweeds

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Weeds are becoming resistant to Monsanto’s Roundup, forcing farmers to return to old methods like pulling weeds.

Monsanto is resorting to subsidising farmers’ purchase of competing products to “get the job done”.

Interactive map of US states where weedkiller won't work:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/05/03/business/weeds-graphic.html?ref=energy-environment

It was only an issue in California in 2000 - it now affects 22 states.

More:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/04/business/energy-environment/04weed.html?ref=business

gu10

maybe they will stop using weed killer then.

oh wait this place wont appreciate such optimism. WE'RE ALL DOOMED!!! ALL HAIL JAMES LOVELOCK!

djpbarry

gu10 wrote: »

oh wait this place wont appreciate such optimism. WE'RE ALL DOOMED!!! ALL HAIL JAMES LOVELOCK!

If that's your best attempt at humour/sarcasm, then I suggest you keep any further examples to yourself.