They have said things were harmless many times, and later we learn otherwise.

@EdEarl Who is they? Yes, their have been historical cases where that was true. None of them were even remotely comparable to the history and science of Glyphosate, so your argument is a false analogy.

@CrazyQuilter STILL I prefect naturally grown stuff. I've grown potatoes (I had 10 acres) and never used chemicals - ever.

@CrazyQuilter I do not fear glyphosate I simply find home grown organic foods have a fresher better taste. I had 10 acres and never had problems with fungi, weeds and such.
ANy thing in excess is a problem and can be toxic and I happen to think roundup ready corn, soybean, beet, etc. was a really bad idea and NOT necessary.

@CrazyQuilter I also think the bigger issue is, what studies have been done? Ones not funded by parties with an interest in the outcome. Lead in gasoline and the tabacco industry come to mind. Aspartmame is another one.

@CrazyQuilter and now we have weeds resistant to round-up, whoda thunk? Yes, commercial farming is different than a small truck farm. It's a personal choice for me and I choose to not use round-up or have it in my food.

@CrazyQuilter I was with a man for 15 years who worked the big ag farms in CA. We worked my little plot without chemicals, it was a choice and not thru ignorance did we come to that choice. I realize many do not have the option to grown their own food. I don't run around rantin' on the evils of roundup and big or small it is a personal choice, that's all.

You're singing to the choir, here, Ms. Otter. I've been marching steadily toward a 100% organic diet for years. But it's not so easy. I'm not a farmer and don't want to be.