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Roundup & "Pesticides in area schools"

I clipped this from our local newspaper last week.  Previously in checking
a link for Roundup I had the impression it was a relatively safe, low toxic
herbicide.  We use it in small quantities to kill quack/brome/non-natives a
few weeks prior to seeding.

The article is in reference to pesticides in use by public schools in the
area, a radius of about 25 miles. Here is what was said about Roundup.
"Contains glyphosate which is acutely toxic to humans and can cause eye and
skin irritation, cardiac depression, stomach pain and vomiting. Causes
increased frequency of tumors in lab animals in thyroid, pancreas, liver."

After reading this, I was considering posting a message asking about the
safety and wisdom of using Roundup.  What better, practical alternatives
are there?  (Using sheep is not an option)

I also noticed the last few years many farm fields in this area are using
"roundup corn and roundup soybeans".  Has there been any studies done on
the safety of using Roundup on a large scale?  80-160 acre plantings?
Multiple years in a row?

thanks, Bonnie 


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Bonnie D. Weisel 					   bonnie@psl.wisc.edu       
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