• Learn About Soil
    • What’s New
    • Blog
    • Gold Nuggets
    • Farm Tours PRO
    • Webinar Replay PRO
    • Mastermind Replays PRO
    • Recommended Books
    • 7 Steps to Healthy Soils
  • Buy Courses
    • All Courses
    • Featured Courses
    • Animal Health
    • Biodynamics
    • Compost and Compost Teas
    • Farming Systems
    • Human Health
    • Soil Health
    • View all Categories
  • My Courses
  • Community PRO
    • Members Perks PRO
    • Regenerative Soil Mastermind CallPRO
    • Members Directory PRO
    • Member’s Map
  • Soil Blog

    Shopping Cart

    No products in the cart.

    Sign in Sign up

    Shopping Cart

    No products in the cart.

    • Log In
    • Register
    • Get Started
    • Learn About Soil
      • What’s New
      • Blog
      • Farm Tours
      • Podcast
      • Webinar Replay
    • Buy Courses
      • All Courses
      • Featured Courses
      • Short Courses

    Dr. Elaine Ingham put together a scientific paper, in ‘Crop Protection’ (scientific journal) – Part 3

    Around 1980 Dr. Elaine Ingham* put together a scientific paper, in ‘Crop Protection’ (scientificjournal) that summarised the work published in the scientific literature about the damage that atrazine, and its sister compounds, simazine, triazine, or any of the related chemical compounds, does to soil life. Part 3

    At that time the EPA was stating that there was no scientific evidence that any of these chemical compounds harmed soil life, in fact there was quite a bit of evidence in the scientific literature to the contrary. So, despite the fact that there was the solid scientific data that this laundry list of toxic chemicals (there were 12 toxic reviewed in that paper) were extremely detrimental to ALL soil life Dr. Elaine Ingham’s paper was ignored. Did the US EPA pay any attention? Did the USDA take note? Of course not! It was Dr. Ingham’s first, naive introduction to the world of big business.

    Here is what Elaine has to say about her life in the university research system:

    “I mistakenly thought that Federal agencies in the US actually served THE PEOPLE, when in fact they appear to mostly protect the source of their funding. Possibly the day-to-day salaries are paid by the people of these United States, but the basis of promotion within the ranks of the Federal system, and at the state level as well, requires that individuals form monetary associations with businesses in order to pay for their research. You can’t advance in these institutions unless you have these pipelines to money.

    Lots of interesting research could be done, but lab support positions aren’t funded by the University. You want to wash your own dishes? Research funds are required then. You want a promotion? You better be pulling a couple million dollars in outside funds through the University so they can take their 45% or more cut of your total budget. Universities in the US are BIG Business, and they will first and foremost protect themselves against any threat to status quo.

    I played the game for ten years within the system, and was being promoted along quite nicely. My administrators liked me. Lots of positive kudos for them…. female, bright, brought in lots of research dollars. But then, silly me, ethics got in the way”.

    Questions from Elaine:

    • How can researchers continue to do research on products so obviously detrimental to the health of the people using them, never mind the environment and all that life in the soil?
    • Do people not understand that they put themselves into an addictive condition when they start to use toxic chemicals that kill the organisms that do the work for them?
    • All that detrimental stuff gets lost in the hype, does it not?

    But, beneficial life in the soil! Talk about Willing Organic Workers! The life in the soil does the jobs of making nutrients available to your plant when the plant demands, are controlled by the plant and fed by the plant. Oh! But they have to be there in order to do their job. They have to be fed when your plant isn’t growing. They have to have an environment conducive to the growth of the beneficial organisms.

    • What happened that we started losing the life in the soil, so that it seemed to be so beneficial to use toxic chemicals? To be continued…

    * Dr Elaine Ingham, President Soil Foodweb International

    Soil Lovers at Soil Learning Center Say:

    Vested Interests Cost the Farmers Dearly

    Download PDF

    🔒 PRO Access Only

    Some content on this page is locked to members only!

    Dig Deeper and unearth your connection to the soil. Soil PRO membership is a revolutionary community that connects you with all things soil-related, from global challenges right down to the soil in your own backyard.

    Unlock the years of video archives, search the vault for "soil-utions", connect with mentors who can help you fast track and join an online community of soil loving enthusiasts on our Mastermind Calls.

    It's non-stop soil learning goodness!
    UPGRADE TO PRO NOW
    Locked

    We acknowledge First Nations owners of Country and their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture across Australia and from all over the world. As Soil Lovers we respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we work and pay our respects to the Elders past present and emerging. When caring for your land take a moment in stillness to respect the wisdom your land is sharing with us.

    Facebook-f Youtube Microphone-alt

    Latest Soil Blogs

    Worms Are The Answer!

    Super nutrition for revitalised soils

    Support local while you FindGoodFood with tasty new app

    How Brix Meters work!

    Is the food that you are growing or eating bursting with nutrients?

    Why Soil Organic Matter actually matters

    Soil Matters Monthly Newsletter!

    Dig into the most up-to-date news on soil health and regenerative trends – with community tips from top experts and mentors! Sign Up Now!

    Your information is 100% secure. We will NEVER share your information with anyone.

    ©2006 - 2022 All rights reserved​.

    Made with 🤎 Created by Soil Lovers at Farming Secrets.

    Clear Clear All

    Omg... this sale is crazy!

    Days
    Hours
    Minutes
    Seconds

    hurry up and grab these deals:

    • 50% Courses
    • 30% Digital Downloads
    • 30% Memberships
    View all the deals