His research focuses on understanding factors limiting crop productivity, particularly corn and soybeans. He developed the ...

The USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report is the first official survey of farmers for the upcoming growing season. Chad Smith ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth knowing: native spring ...

U.S. farmers are expected to plant 95.3 million acres of corn this year while paring back soybean and wheat acreage.

Snapdragons infuse your garden with an array of vibrant color. For greater visual interest, try growing them with alongside ...

Because life isn’t all peas and carrots, companion planting is just as effective in your ornamental beds and borders as with your vegetables.

At the end of March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will release the Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stock ...

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There are plenty of choices, including both flowering and foliage plants. Climbing roses are perfect for arches and training against fences and walls. They need to be tied into their support, as they ...

The name 'passion flower' refers to the passion of Jesus and the genus therefore has a particular relevance at Easter. Spanish Christian missionaries adopted the unique structure of the plant as ...

OVERALL RATING The more stars the better. Ignores price and is based on: impact 20%; coverage 15%; display 15%; duration of flowering 10%; foliage 10%; plant shape 10%; pollinators 10%; scent 10%. We ...