Alex Robinson, Author at Modern Farmer - Page 3 of 13
Farm Bankruptcies Spiked to Highest Level in Eight Years

Farm bankruptcies hit an eight-year high in America last year.  Court data released this week... (more)

Alex Robinson
January 31, 2020
Bayer Considers Pulling Roundup from Retail Store Shelves

Bayer AG is reportedly considering whether to stop selling its weed killer Roundup in retail... (more)

Alex Robinson
January 31, 2020
How the Sweetness of Nectar Impacts Bumblebee Vomit

There is such a thing as nectar that is too sweet for bumblebees, especially when... (more)

Alex Robinson
January 23, 2020
Plant Life is Spreading Around Everest

The Himalayas are becoming greener as glaciers continue to melt. The Asian mountain range, which... (more)

Alex Robinson
January 13, 2020
Most Meat Eaters Think Veganism is Ethical, Study Says

A newly released survey shows many meat eaters think veganism is a virtuous endeavor. It’s... (more)

Alex Robinson
January 9, 2020
New Gene-Edited Tomato Could Be Huge for Urban Agriculture

A newly engineered tomato could help solve how we’re going to feed the world’s hungry... (more)

Alex Robinson
January 6, 2020
This Year in Farming and Food

From trade wars to floods and droughts, 2019 has not been easy for many farmers.... (more)

Alex Robinson
December 29, 2019
How Peruvian Potatoes Might Be Key to Feeding the Planet

When climate change causes widespread devastation, displaces millions of people and leads to mass extinction,... (more)

Alex Robinson
December 3, 2019
Wasp Named After Idris Elba Could Save Broccoli From Invasive Bug

Scientists have discovered a parasitic wasp they believe could fend off an invasive bug that... (more)

Alex Robinson
November 21, 2019
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