Flower and vegetable gardens are challenged by the weather and drought situation; many lawns are in an even tougher situation ...

Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By tweaking only two amino acids, they converted a defensive receptor into one ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania Farmers and scientists have observed that intensive and unbalanced use of fertilizers and plant ...

Question: Anthuriums are my favorite flowering foliage plants, but I have a hard time growing them — in planters or vases. Do you have any recommendations? Answer: Gardeners wanting long-lasting ...

A new publication from researchers in the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources delves into the potential of carbon-rich products to enhance agricultural productivity in challenging ...

Q. I really loved pickled beets. Do they have the same or similar results on blood pressure as raw or cooked beets? A. There is substantial evidence that daily beetroot juice consumption is associated ...

Nebraska’s Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act program will once again provide financial incentives to farmers who reduce nitrogen fertilizer use. The Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, in ...

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She has more than 20 years of experience cooking professionally ...