Shea Swenson, Author at Modern Farmer
Is Agroforestry the Key to Hardier Row Crops?

The stereotypical picture of American farmland probably looks a lot like this: rolling hills lined... (more)

Shea Swenson
December 5, 2022
The Fertilizer Shortage Will Persist in 2023

New year, same shortage of fertilizer.  The fertilizer crisis that has been steadily growing since... (more)

Shea Swenson
December 1, 2022
As COP27 Comes to a Close, Agriculture Initiatives Are Top Priority

The governments of 42 nations have pledged $8 billion to help farmers reduce emissions and... (more)

Shea Swenson
November 18, 2022
Farmers of Color Are Suing the US Government

The US government doubled back on its pledge to allocate $4 billion in debt relief... (more)

Shea Swenson
November 17, 2022
Egg Whites Could be the Key to Cleaning Our Oceans

In hopes of finding a cheap, easy way to come by material to filter microplastics... (more)

Shea Swenson
November 15, 2022
It’s Another Less-Than-Fruitful Year for Cranberries

The Thanksgiving staple may be in short supply this year.

Shea Swenson
November 8, 2022
Water Treatment Plants Are Ineffective at Removing Forever Chemicals

In a new study, PFAS compounds were found in both untreated and treated water across... (more)

Shea Swenson
November 4, 2022
Scientists Get to the Core of the Honeycrisp Apple

Cornell University researchers have successfully mapped 97 percent of the apple’s genome, a boon for... (more)

Shea Swenson
November 2, 2022
How Plant Hormones Could Be Used to Increase Crop Yields

Scientists recently discovered a new family of hormones that could help boost the output of... (more)

Shea Swenson
October 27, 2022
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