Agriculture today faces unprecedented challenges due to climate change, which has notably impacted crop productivity through altered weather patterns, ...

Have you put much thought into your garden yet this year? Now is a great time to take a soil sample, consider plant placement within the garden, and to get started planting some of the cool season ...

NAIROBI ― Introduced to East Africa in 1891, in Zanzibar, to deal with domestic food waste, Indian house crows are now ...

"It’s better to go scorched earth." Homeowner warns harmless-looking pest could wreak havoc on gardens: 'Incredibly hard to ...

Southwest cotton growers weigh benefits of broader spectrum control and experts say due diligence is necessary.

January is the time when orchard growers are preparing for the season ahead. Valent Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll provides ...

I love using fresh herbs in my cooking! Going out to my kitchen herb garden just a few feet away from my back porch and getting just what I need for my salad, or that finishing touch for dinner is ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been ...

AS a gardener, you wouldn’t plant a rhododendron in chalky soil. And when it comes to clematis – it ‘roots in the shade – scrambles up to the sun’ – while roses do well in ...

Dealing with insects around your home, garden, or patio can be a real headache. While chemical insecticides may offer a quick fix, they often introduce toxic substances into your environment.

They are not harmful to humans, but they can be pests in the garden and in the home. Some species have been known to invade pantries and ruin boxes of dry food, especially grains. This monstrous ...

insects and other problems dating back roughly six years. Last May, one inspector documented “general filth” in a room at the Indiana plant. The U.S. Agriculture Department released the inspection ...