”Roundup is not a carcinogen,” says Monsanto CEO

Apr 01, 2016

Part 2 of Hugh Grant’s interview with Here & Now

By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content
Farms.com

On Thursday, Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant joined Here & Now in Boston for a two-part interview to discuss various issues in the ag industry.

In Part 1, Grant discussed GMOs, strategies to make agriculture more sustainable and consumer concerns with host Jeremy Hobson.

Part 2 sees Grant touch on a variety of topics including Monsanto and Roundup’s places in the global landscape.

When it comes to those who believe Roundup is a cancer-causing product, Grant’s answer was direct.

“Roundup is not a carcinogen,” he said during the interview.

Grant said the product has been tested and reviewed nearly each of its 40-year existence. According to Grant, Europe’s review of the product was “glowing,” Canada is currently conducting its review and the United States will conduct its own as well.

“I’ve absolutely no concerns about the safety of the product,” he said.

Despite being the head of a company that makes chemical products, Grant says the future of agriculture will depend on a cooperative effort from organic and conventional farmers, especially as infrastructure continues to develop.

“As urbanization increases, we’re going to need all kinds of agriculture,” he said. “It’s framed somehow as big versus little, or organic verses conventional. We’re going to need everybody at the table.”

Video: FLEECED! Sheep Shearer Hands Over Clippers!

It's sheep shearing day at Ewetopia Farms! ?? Our Dorset lambs and ewes are getting fleeced — and for the first time, our shearer hands over his clippers to a beginner. We finish shearing the last of our adult ewes and this year’s Dorset ewe lambs.

From moving the sheep between barns, loading them into chutes, and watching the wool come off, this is always one of the most satisfying days on the farm. But this video has a twist — we welcomed a new helper, Gian, who’s not only lending a hand but also learning how to shear! With guidance from our experienced shearer, he got a crash course in sheep shearing and even tried his hand at shearing a couple of lambs himself.

You’ll see firsthand how both teacher and student handled this unique challenge. Shearing is more than just removing wool — it’s about sheep health, comfort, and giving us a closer look at the flock. It’s always amazing to see the transformation from woolly sheep to freshly shorn ewes and lambs.