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Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold
(www.sciencedaily.com)
this post was submitted on 27 Mar 2026
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Seems easier than engineering edible yeast to get them the sterols they need.
But you see they can sell this! Can't sell "fallow fields"...
Fellows can sell seeds for fallow fields, my friend. never fear for they will forage, and be fine.
V, is that you?
But Brawndo has the electrolites that plants crave!
Just in case the joke is too far of a stretch to make the connection, what I'm saying is the obvious simple solution isn't profitable.
They'd rather sell you a solution that doesn't actually work, then give you a solution that works that they can't make profit on.
It also doesn't degrade ecosystems further.
Bees aren't just the domesticated honey bees.
Yeah, I found that pretty weird, too. Not only that, but you can't get that yeast for the next two years. Your method works yesterday haha.