New York Farmers Hope To Discover New Hops
The state has seen a mini-resurgence of hop growing in recent years, but its farmers face stiff competition from west coast growers when it comes to hop varieties.
Wait a Second. Plants Can Sneeze?
The inner life of plants—their communication, their responses to stimuli—are just, you know, so fun.
Dear Scientists: Please Make a Version of Stevia That Isn’t Gross
Stevia is an amazing, curious plant.
Seeding Your Lawn? Try Mixing Grass Species
Springtime is ideal for seeding lawns in the Southeastern US.
Fewer Farms, Smaller Farms, and Lower Incomes: The Agriculture Census Is Out
The USDA conducts a massive census of agriculture once every five years.
Bee-Safe Pesticide May Not Be So Safe, Says New Study
In the wake of widespread condemning of neonicotinoid pesticides as they affect bee populations, chemical companies have tried to come up with alternatives.
5 Flowers to Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Beds
We all know the critical role that bees play in pollinating crops. But there are other beneficial bugs that make a garden go ’round.