We’ve Identified California’s Top 100 Roundup Users. Some May Surprise You.
Data reporting by Melissa Lewis The Wonderful Company is the top sprayer of the herbicide glyphosate in California, according to records analyzed by Mother Jones as part of its searchable database of Top 100 users in the state. The company used 328,000 pounds in 2023, the latest year pesticide records are available—about 68 percent more […]
The Wonderful Company, owned by Linda and Stewart Resnick, is the leading user of glyphosate, the primary ingredient in Roundup, in California. In 2023, they applied 328,000 pounds of the herbicide, which is nearly 68% more than the next closest user. Glyphosate is widely used in agriculture, particularly in California, which is the largest producer of agricultural products by value in the United States.
The state produces nearly half of the country's vegetables and over three-quarters of its fruits and nuts. Despite concerns over its potential health risks, glyphosate remains a crucial tool for many farmers to control weeds and increase yields.
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