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