2019 - Page 29 of 55 - Modern Farmer
The Elusive Goal of No-Till Organic

Tilling is as synonymous with farming and gardening as compost and muddy boots. It’s used... (more)

Brian Barth
October 28, 2019
A Holistic (Possible) Solution to the Palm Oil Problem in Indonesia

Deforestation for palm oil plantations is considered one of the biggest threats to tropical ecosystems... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
October 25, 2019
New ‘Chaos Map’ Shows Global Violent Unrest From Food Insecurity

Food and water insecurity have already caused much death and violence around the world, but... (more)

Lindsay Campbell
October 25, 2019
Entrepreneurs on Opposite Coasts Make Fish-Friendly Booze

Life without food is impossible, and life without beer and wine is pretty unappealing. But... (more)

Kathleen Willcox
October 12, 2019
Irrigation Is Draining Rivers, Lakes and Streams

There are certain parts of the world that would be perfect for agriculture except for... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
October 10, 2019
New Initiative Aims to Mobilize the Restaurant Industry To Fight Climate Change

Anthony Myint believes that you can use food to fight climate change. The San Francisco... (more)

Lindsay Campbell
October 9, 2019
Phoenix Looks to Snuff Out Food Deserts

It’s been three years since the City of Phoenix committed to eliminating food deserts by... (more)

Lindsay Campbell
October 8, 2019
Extreme ‘Flash Drought’ Hits Farmers in the Southeast

While the northern reaches of the continental United States are finally starting to feel a... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
October 7, 2019
Climate Change Could Send Wheat-Growing Areas Into Drought

For years, scientists have known that wheat is especially vulnerable to damage lent by climate... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
October 1, 2019
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