They’re also highly heat-tolerant, as they originate in tropical areas. In regions where summers extend year after year, ...

With better growth and less height, stalks are denser and stronger than standard corn. Anchoring into the soil increases with ...

‘Yellowfin’ is a disease-resistant vegetable that can stand up to cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew. Keeping an eye out for squash bugs and squash vine borers will also keep the plants healthy.

One of the great aspects of farmers’ markets is the direct connection between producers and customers. Shoppers can ask ...

While human labor is still a large part of agriculture, robots are also taking to the fields. Here are a few ways that agricultural robots are changing farming now and in the years ahead.

There's a lot going on in farming these days. Some farmers are looking at succession plans, trying to figure out who will take over the family business.

Others, categorized as drought-tolerant crops, require very little. So, if you’re short on water, there’s no need to let it stop you from growing. There are a number of crops you can plant that ...

Last spring, farms across the country saw a surge in demand for their CSA programs, with signups and waitlists that flourished at rates not seen before.

Billions of American chestnut trees were wiped out by a fungus. Now, scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.

A quiet revolution is rolling across American farms—and it’s so hushed that you may have to strain your ears to hear it. Although diesel tractors are practically synonymous with farming, green ...