Glyphosate: Main Crops of Concern, and Why

Glyphosate is registered in Canada for spraying on the following “Crops of Concern” after the crops have started growing.  Glyphosate is showing up in high levels in most of these crops, and our regulators know it.1 

WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS
CHICKPEAS

FLAX
LENTILS

MUSTARD
DRY BEANS

CANOLA (GM)
PEAS

SOYBEAN (GM)
FABA BEANS

In Canada, the list of  “Common food allergies and related disorders in Canada”  includes many of these crops (which names wheat, rye and barley under “Gluten”).
Why are high levels showing up in most of these crops?  These crops, prior to “physiological maturity”, are busy pushing  nutrients (including minerals) into their seeds.  Glyphosate is a chelator that binds with minerals. …Read More