Start cucumber seeds indoors to get a jump-start on the season, or sow them directly in the garden. Either way, you'll have an abundant harvest with these tips.

Water striders are the only insect that live entirely on the ocean’s surface. By some estimates, insects make up 80 percent of named animal species. They’re found all over the world and in all manner ...

The warming world has disrupted the timing for plant and animal reproduction, and it’s usually bad news for species that depend on each other — like flowers blooming too early and pollinating bees ...

Terry Berke, retired hot pepper breeder from Bayer/Seminis, received the 2026 AAS Breeders’ Cup Award, while Tom Johns, previous president and owner of Territorial Seed Company, received the Medallion ...

What is the future for Britain’s sheep? Farmers are choosing to keep fewer animals.

The internet can be a dark and dangerous place, but just occasionally it shows you something to brighten your day. Enjoy this livestream of the delightfully chonky, green New Zealand parrots called ...

Sometimes it’s scary to think that the many species we see today might not be around in twenty years. Or, if we don’t focus more on conservation efforts, some species may disappear even in the next ...

Dealing with striped intruders on your property requires understanding their behavior and implementing effective strategies. These nocturnal mammals often seek shelter under porches, sheds, or decks, ...

Ever the corn breeder, Henry A. Wallace also brought his talents to agricultural journalism, USDA and presidential politics.

Seabirds help shape coastal islands by fertilizing plants with nutrient-rich guano, which boosts vegetation that traps sand and builds dunes.

The males of the species prepare for mating season by excavating nests for the approval of the females — and even other birds and animals.

As we honor Women’s History Month in Nevada, we reflect on women's changing roles in agriculture from field labor to shaping its evolution through innovation ...