Vermont Bans Paraquat First in U.S.

Vermont just became the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, the toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease, sparking a national debate over safety and agriculture. While the EPA hasn’t confirmed a direct connection, farmers face tough choices as alternatives may be costlier or less effective. With the ban kicking in November—and a grace period for fruit and berry growers until 2030—this move could set a precedent, prompting other states to follow suit as global bans already stand. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7dd3df67a0bca4c8