A bill to restrict consumer purchases of neonicotinoid pesticides that can be toxic to bees and other beneficial insects attracted plenty of support and opposition Tuesday. Bills to restrict pesticide ...

Growing fruit on trees is a rewarding experience, but it comes with challenges. From pests and disease to climate stress or soil issues, a single mistake can ...

Elm zigzag sawflies can munch on plants beyond their preferred elm trees when foliage isn't available, a new study suggests ...

The program has nine bilingual trainers, most tied to agriculture. Two courses are offered each year, rotating between Yakima ...

Caring for deciduous fruit trees — apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and others — comes down to a few ...

Allow tap water to warm to room temperature before using on houseplants.

Kullu is seeing a persimmon revolution. Sweet, low-maintenance, and climate-resistant, the fruit is delivering Rs 60-70 lakh ...

Himachal apple growers face anxiety over prolonged dry conditions and lack of snow, threatening crop yield and quality.

The easiest and most effective way to wash away germs and dirt is by rinsing the apple under running water, he says. You can ...

It’s been a balmy start to winter in Western Montana and neighboring states (Eastern Idaho, Northern Utah, and Western Wyoming). In addition to a few daily record highs, it’s been […] ...

Pests that spread as a result of climate change pose an increasing threat to fruit farming and viticulture in Germany. Fraunhofer researchers are working with partners to develop methods for the early ...

Young trees are considered those that are within five years old after planting. The trees typically have a slender, flexible trunk with a diameter of 1 to 4 inches and smooth, relatively tender, ...