What Do Farmers Do During The Winter?
It’s not an off-season, that’s for sure, but many producers say winter work has become increasingly important.
A recap of 2021, a year filled with equal parts hope and disappointment.
The Great American Chestnut Tree Revival
More than a century ago, billions of American chestnuts were wiped out by an invasive fungus. Now, scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.
Underneath the Mistletoe…You’ll Find the Plant It’s Stealing Nutrients From
This cheery holiday plant might encourage stolen kisses, but it’s also a tree-killing parasite.
The Great Recession Is Still Hurting the Christmas Tree Industry
A full growth cycle for a Christmas tree lasts more than a decade. The industry was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis, the full effects of which are just now being felt.
Crop Pests and Diseases Dramatically Rise in China
Researchers suspect climate change to be a major factor in the whopping 400 percent increase.
Mending Hawaii’s Lack of Food Security Through Breadfruit
Hawai’i ‘Ulu Cooperative is investing in the nutritious indigenous crop as one way to address the islands’ broken food system.
Weed-Inspired Velcro Concept Could Deliver Medicines, Collect Data From Plants
It’s all about the microhooks.
It’s a dream green building material. Why aren’t farmers interested?
