Hot, dry weather is threatening more than lawns along the Grand Strand, where farmers say a lack of rain is putting this year ...

From corn and wheat to coffee and almonds, scientists say climate change is quietly reshaping where—and whether—some of our ...

Beneficial soil bacteria help crops survive salty soils by strengthening their roots - a new way to protect farmland from rising salinity.

Cover crops planted post-wheat can provide an average of 30 to 45 days of grazing, but the timing of grazing in relation to ...

Crop maps help scientists and policymakers track global food supplies and estimate how they might shift with climate change and growing populations. But getting accurate maps of the types of crops ...

Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of ...

Rising competition for many of the world's important crops is sending increasing amounts toward uses other than directly feeding people. These competing uses include making biofuels; converting crops ...

Container gardening keeps gaining attention because it turns patios, balconies, and driveways into productive food spaces.