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Thu, Jan-12-12, 14:27

Nancy LC

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Another reason to avoid wheat (probably all grains)

http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2012/...on-wheat-belly/

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I have been a wheat farmer for 50 yrs and one wheat production practice that is very common is applying the herbicide Roundup (glyposate) just prior to harvest. Roundup is licensed for preharvest weed control. Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup claims that application to plants at over 30% kernel moisture result in roundup uptake by the plant into the kernels. Farmers like this practice because Roundup kills the wheat plant allowing an earlier harvest.

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Thu, Jan-12-12, 14:39

ICDogg

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I'll have mine with a side of pesticide.

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Fri, Jan-13-12, 14:24

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I'm so glad we gave up wheat!

Unbelievable!

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Fri, Jan-13-12, 15:18

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Holy cow! That makes me think we should contact the FDA or congress or someone.

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Sun, Jan-15-12, 00:39

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What. The. F.

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Thu, Jan-19-12, 11:48

Sue333

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I used to work in the agriculture industry, so I knew all about this...most people in my province (Saskatchewan) have links to agriculture, so I would guess at least a small majority of the population here knows about this too. We are for sure an exception though...most people don't have a clue how their food is grown/produced/slaughtered etc. Education is vital.