Horrible Holly: A Festive Plant Runs Amok
Meet the scientists and conservationists fighting to save the Northwest’s forests from an invasive plant.
Can Linen Make a Comeback in North America?
Linen, a sustainable fabric made from the flax plant, isn’t produced on this continent. But some are hopeful a whole new industry could be on the horizon.
Climate Change is Coming for Christmas Trees. Can They Be Saved?
Across North America, warmer temperatures and increased rainfall are affecting Christmas tree plantations. Can growers and researchers save these iconic holiday centerpieces for future generations?
New research finds that chemical synthesis of dietary fats is possible at scale.
Will Yellow Beans Become the Next Superfood?
Nutritious and cost effective, beans are a great source of protein and essential nutrients. But Americans aren’t eating them. These researchers are trying to change that.
Fertilizers feed plant life, but knowing which and how much to use can be a balancing act.
USDA’s Updated Plant Hardiness Map Shows Where Growing Zones Are Warming
The 2023 map is about 2.5 degrees warmer than the 2012 map across the contiguous United States.
Meet the Refugee Farmers Raising the Crops of Their Homelands From Texas Soil
New Leaf Agriculture’s year-old community farmer program empowers a diverse group of immigrants to raise culturally desired crops by providing them with land, tools, training and income.
Old Hedgerows are New Again as More Farmers Embrace Benefits
These living fences are regaining popularity as their ecological advantages become clear.
