Of all the college classes in which I could have made a better grade, I wish I had done better in Agronomy 301, the fundamental soils course.

It’s November, and it’s unseasonably warm as John John Brown, a Muscogee elder, works to replant peach saplings. “I haven’t had much luck growing them from seed,” he says. The reason, he thinks, is ...

Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and ...

Prune these plants during the winter, to remove any unneeded or dying vegetation, and put them in the best position for ...

The potassium sulfate market is gaining momentum due to its increasing demand as a preferred fertilizer for ...

A polar vortex with the potential to damage Florida's seasonal citrus crop is expected to descend on the state next week -- ...

The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) invites the public to participate in voting for the S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Cast votes by Jan.

Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to ...

Even a slight dip below 28°F for a few hours could severely damage the fruit, prompting growers to prepare for emergency ...

Washington State Department of Agriculture, the Washington Wine Industry Foundation and the Clean Plant Center Northwest The ...

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Washington Fruit Place ships apple gift boxes across the U.S. — a significant part of the Yakima-based fruit retailer’s ...