Overuse of chemical pesticides has driven resistance in agricultural pests, including the adaptable two-spotted spider mite.

Insects’ aversion to worm castings is demonstrated when they are spread over ant nests, causing the ants to remove themselves ...

When a tree acts almost as a panacea, it is not unusual for it to earn the sobriquet of ‘Miracle Tree.’ Drumstick tree or Moringa oleifera is so called because almost every part of this widely ...

With the worst of the winter cold hopefully behind us, pruning of tree fruit and small fruit should be kicking into high gear. Based on grower feedback, both the apple and peach crop have sustained ...

A Stemilt Pink Lady apple orchard. Courtesy Stemilt. February 27, 2025 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is bringing a lineup of World Famous Fruit items to share at the 2025 Southeast Produce ...

Looking for a few good fruit trees for beginners? Get tips for pruning fruit trees, how to manage pests and how to plant your fruit trees. (For details on growing many other vegetables and fruits ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and ...

British Columbia created a new $10 million fund to help tree fruit growers. According to The Canadian Press, the fund was created to help growers overcome low yields and the anticipated tariffs ...

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage lavished pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers ... tree leaves, along with other foliage, to satisfy the elephants' voracious appetites. It also buys tons of ...