The Weedkiller That Went Rogue

Dan Charles, NPR's food and agriculture correspondent, dives into the controversial world of dicamba, a weedkiller wreaking havoc on crops across the Midwest. He unpacks the legal action a Missouri peach farmer has taken against Monsanto and BASF, highlighting the rising tensions between farmers and major corporations. The discussion also delves into the implications of dicamba's drift, the challenges faced by non-GMO farmers, and the broader agricultural consequences as the EPA considers dicamba’s future. Prepare for a gripping exploration of innovation and its unintended fallout!