A self-pollinating nonpareil could mean less need for bees and greater production for the most popular variety of nut.

Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...

Local farmers recently came together for an annual gathering in Northampton that has grown since its inception a decade ago.

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many people. Squirrels and other small mammals feast on the ...

Researchers have successfully identified the CaRf gene, a pivotal fertility restorer in pepper plants that revives male ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite ...

Row covers aren't just for keeping the weather or pests away from your plants. They have many other uses around your garden ...

If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than ...

Henry Pope, the lead grower and plant geneticist for Mississippi Foundation for Renewable Energy, worked to cross-pollinate specific peppers for seven years. He thinks he has a world record ...