Agriculture

Orcharding requires effort, but the resulting yields of fresh fruit make it all worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of growing fruit trees is pruning. This applies to large...

The USDA’s second Crop Progress report of the season, released April 14, shows winter wheat heading steadily progressing in select states. As of April 13, California, Texas, and Arkansas are...

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 57 awards during the 2025 annual California State Fair Cheese Competition. Out of 113 entries...

As interest grows in careers that support farming, agribusiness, and environmental stewardship, agricultural education programs are seeing a surge in student enrollment — but they’re also facing a critical crossroads:...

Technological advancements are constantly changing sectors of the economy, and agriculture is no different. While innovations like the Haber-Bosch process and the cotton gin forever changed the process of growing...

More than 50 people stood outside the Enoch Pratt Library’s Southeast Anchor branch on a recent spring morning in Baltimore. Parents with small children, teenagers, and senior citizens clustered outside...

July corn ended the day down 3¼¢ at $4.89½ per bushel. July soybeans closed down 3¾¢ at $10.46½ per bushel. July wheat contracts were also lower. CBOT wheat closed down...

Ag producers, other stakeholders invited to register for event in San Diego County Given market fluctuations and climate volatility, many agricultural producers are seeking additional sources of farm-related revenue to...

President Donald Trump announced plans Thursday to provide a form of migration relief for undocumented immigrants working in U.S. agriculture and hospitality. The proposal, reported by multiple news outlets, was...

Innovating Root Zone Solutions for Controlled-Environment Horticulture Root health and growth have a huge effect on the yield, crop time and losses, and profitability of container-grown and hydroponic crops. In...