Scientists warn solar cooling can’t guarantee stable harvests needed to save the luxury crops that produce coffee, chocolate, ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered the unique way plants age, reframing how scientists look at drought resistance.

That could mean a shortage of food, which would and drive up inflation. The problem would continue because now is the time ...

As Midwest farmers prepare for another growing season, a familiar question is resurfacing across the Corn Belt: when is the ...

Some small grains planting has begun in the region. But questions remain about how farmers still could switch acres around among crops in a search for profitability as input costs continue to rise.

A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled ...

Two major genomic studies are revealing hidden genetic diversity with far-reaching implications. KAUST scientists have developed a k-mer–based method to scan plant genomes, uncovering rare traits in ...

If we don’t get moisture, I’m not going to plant,” said chile grower Praxie Vigil, who runs Vigil Farms along the Bessemer ...

By Naveen Thukral and Peter Hobson SINGAPORE/CANBERRA, April 24 (Reuters) - Forecasts for the strongest El Nino in a decade ...

More than 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing PFAS were sprayed on California crops between 2018 and 2023.

The US Department of Agriculture awarded $618,260 to Hawai‘i under the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. With this ...

"With this year’s Specialty Crop Block Grant funding, Hawaii is investing in innovative projects that will help address the ...