Virginia law group takes on Big Chem again on behalf of farmers Gene Marrano August 13, 2021 1 min read The chemical Paraquat is a weed killer used by farmers – some in this region – but exposure to it may lead to Parkinson’s disease and now a Virginia law firm has taken on that challenge. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Restaurants face continuing challenges in staffing and suppliesNext: VDH updates latest coronavirus data from Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association calls on Jay Jones to end campaign Clark Palmer October 8, 2025 3 min read Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands Ian Price October 8, 2025 3 min read What happens if AG candidate Jones drops out? Political expert warns of ballot chaos Ian Price October 8, 2025