Cropland accounts for 13% of Earth's total habitable land, and the preservation of cropland is important in feeding the ...

Until the late 20th century, quinoa, a religious crop and staple food of the Inca, Aymard and Quechua indigenous peoples, was ...

Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemicals that regulate plant cell processes. They are signal molecules produced within the plant functioning in extremely low concentrations. The ...

One of the oldest civilizations in Mesoamerica, the Mokaya were skilled artists, farmers, traders and even sportsmen.

"Genius." Gardener shares ancient technique for growing thriving produce at home: 'A self-sustaining ecosystem' first ...

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Thursday by the conclave to serve as pope, becoming Pope Leo XIV at the age of 69. Prevost, a missionary who dedicated his career to ministry in Peru ...

In Grow a Garden, it's not just seeds you can purchase, but also gear from the appropriate stand. Each piece of gear will help you in your daily gardening tasks, whether that be moving crops ...

North Dakota farmers are planning to plant 300,000 more corn acres than a year ago. Meanwhile, soybean acreage has taken a hit, with 4% declines seen in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Iowa.

The U.S. Department of Energy had a vision: Slash in half the amount of a potent greenhouse gas that enters the atmosphere when growing corn and sorghum for biofuel. That gas — nitrous oxide ...

Image credit: McCain This sweet corn salsa is more than just a side dish. It’s vibrant, refreshing, and balanced, combining the sweetness of corn with the sharpness of onion, the heat of chilli ...

The second phase is the development of the nodal or crown root system. The basic functions of corn roots include (1) anchoring the plant securely in the soil, (2) taking up water, and (3) taking up ...

If you're planning to plant some corn in your garden this year, you might be looking for other plants to pair with it. The good thing is that corn has plenty of potential companion plants, so you can ...