The logo of Monsanto is seen at the Monsanto factory in Peyrehorade, France, August 23, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Roundup retraction makes public trust ripples

Bayer has already hinted they might ditch Roundup production, given lawsuits against the key agricultural herbicide

A foundational study on glyphosate safety was recently retracted, while Roundup maker Bayer has already said it may ditch the key agricultural herbicide after lawsuits piled up.











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US Supreme Court seeks Justice Department views on Bayer Roundup appeal

Bayer has threatened to pull Roundup from the U.S. market if it’s not granted greater protections

The U.S. Supreme Court asked President Donald Trump's administration on Monday for its views on Bayer's bid to sharply limit lawsuits claiming that the company's Roundup weedkiller causes cancer and potentially avert billions of dollars in damages.