The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday approved the use of the weed killer dicamba on genetically modified soybeans ...

Everybody seems to be talking about cover crops. Rightfully so because, managed correctly, they can provide environmental benefits. Higher yield? Well, maybe, but probably not, at least in the near ...

With more consumers willing to pay top dollar for certified products, firms need to decide how to support and incentivize small farmers who commit to sustainability processes that make these products ...

Scientists at the Salk Institute in La Jolla say they have pinpointed a rapid, built‑in immune program that kicks in as soon as thirsty plants get water again. The team has dubbed the response drought ...

On a warm February afternoon, Kirk Pumphrey walks down his rows of almond trees at Westwind Farms in Yolo County. He notices the buds on the branches have already sprouted pink. It worries him. The ...

Friday was the last opportunity for South Florida farmers to protect their crops ahead of an impending cold front.