Farmers Cry ‘Avocad-no!’ to Crazy Low Prices in Australia
A dramatic surplus of fruit has driven avocado prices so far down that, in some cases, it isn’t worth it for farmers to even harvest them.
First Evidence of Tobacco Use Dates Back Over 12,000 Years
The plant’s use predates agriculture, but how humans were utilizing it then still is not entirely clear.
Meet the Modern Farmer Helping Colombian Coffee Growers
Maria Palacio, who comes from a long line of coffee producers, is working to rebuild equitable coffee supply chains—one bag of beans at a time.
How to Get Rid of Spotted Lanternflies
Five ways to battle the invasive pest that don’t involve insecticides.
There’s a Pumpkin Fungus Among Us
It’s threatening the supply of the iconic fall gourds, along with poor weather and shipping issues.
Spotlight On an Organization Restoring a Community of Black Farmers
Jubilee Justice’s rice project helps growers foster meaningful and sustainable relationships with the land.
Organic Soybean Prices Spike Despite Huge US Soybean Production
Why doesn’t the US grow more of its own organic soy?
6 Gardening Shows to Watch for Backyard Inspiration
We could all use a little help sprucing up our home gardens. Stream these shows and spark your imagination.
Scientists Receive $25 Million to Learn to Talk With Plants
Researchers from several universities are banding together to launch a center to study plant communication.