Bumblebees’ Ability To Pollinate Apple Trees Harmed By Pesticides, Study Says
November 19, 2015The implications of the study’s findings could be serious for both society and economy.
Missing Link Between Bees And Pesticides Found, Scientists Say
November 18, 2015French researchers have stated that whole honey-bee colonies can survive in the wild, but that individual honey bees may experience harmful effects from pesticides.
Don’t Drink the Glyphosate
April 7, 2015The World Health Organization says glyphosate “probably” causes cancer, and the University of Canterbury links it to antibiotic resistance. Oh, good.
GMOs or Pesticides: Which Evil Would You Choose?
September 15, 2014In a farm-focused round of “Would You Rather,” we asked you which was the bigger problem: GMOs or pesticides.
12 Organic Ways to Control Harlequin Bugs
July 21, 2014Keep these brightly colored cousins of the stink bug away from your prized kale and broccoli with these easy-to-implement garden tips.
God Save the Queen Bee
July 1, 2014Beekeepers are suing the government, scientists are speaking out, and we’re all in serious trouble in the name of bees.
Mission: Protect Farmworkers from Pesticides
December 3, 2013A Penn State anthropologist sets out to the fields to develop better protective farm gear that farmworkers are willing to use.
Chemicals Prove Harmful to Bees … Again
August 6, 2013Researchers find that fungicides and miticides meant to protect bees from parasites might actually impair their immune systems’ ability to ward off the diseases on their own.
Report Sheds Light on Bee Losses
May 7, 2013The USDA and EPA release findings that show a number of factors contribute to Honey bee colony decline.
Insecticides Killing Grassland Birds
March 1, 2013A study shows that pesticide use in grasslands is the No. 1 contributor to the decline of grassland birds in the United States.
