Rising Cancer Rates in Corn Belt Highlight Big Agriculture’s Lack of Transparency

A Washington Post study underscores risks highlighted by a recent report and shareholder resolutions by As You Sow urging large food companies to assess and disclose pesticide and fertilizer use making farming communities and farm workers sick.

Environmental HealthRyon HarmsOctober 29, 2025Environmental Health, General Mills, pesticides, healthcare

28% of General Mills Shareholders Vote in Support of Pesticide Disclosure

General Mills released voting results from its 2025 Annual General meeting showing 28% support for a pesticides disclosure proposal filed by shareholder representatives As You Sow and Mercy Investment Services.

28% of General Mills Shareholders Vote in Support of Pesticide-Related Regenerative Agriculture Proposal at Company’s Annual General Meeting

General Mills released shareholder voting results today from its 2024 annual general meeting. Shareholders strongly supported a proposal filed by shareholder representative As You Sow, calling on the company to disclose success in reducing pesticide use through regenerative agriculture practices which brings a range of benefits including soil carbon sequestration.