# Missouri and Kansas still allow a toxic weedkiller tied to Parkinson's

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Podcast: [Kansas City Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-today-4474135)
Published: 2026-08-18T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kcur.org/podcast/kansas-city-today/2026-08-18/missouri-and-kansas-still-allow-a-toxic-weedkiller-tied-to-parkinsons
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## Resource

Midwest lawmakers have tried and failed to ban paraquat, a toxic weedkiller that’s been tied to Parkinson’s disease. One state senator plans to keep fighting. Plus: The federal government has released new rules controlling how farmers can use the controversial herbicide dicamba.

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