Agriculture, which consumes about 70% of global freshwater, is grappling with increased water scarcity and inefficient irrigation systems. Traditional methods of irrigation not only lead to wasted ...

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For six decades — from a desert kibbutz to California’s Central Valley — I have had the exciting good fortune to watch drip ...

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Christmas trees are grown at farms across the country that have to deal with the same weather, pest and disease pressures of any other crop. We meet a few upper Midwest Christmas tree growers. Trees ...

DENTON, MD - As Delmarva continues to grapple with ongoing drought conditions, another group of farmers is feeling the impact—those preparing for the upcoming Christmas season. With little rain and ...

If a plant is sad, do you think other plants photo-sympathize with it? Trees, shrubs and other plants can easily become sad in the fall if their roots are struggling in dry soil. Ensuring that woody ...

A healthy, flourishing palm tree brings to mind images of tropical beach days, lounging in the sun while enjoying the gentle breeze of the ocean. But you don't need to live by the beach to ...