Here are 7 common spring cleaning mistakes to avoid to keep pests under control. Spring cleaning often starts in the kitchen with clearing out cabinets, emptying fridges and throwing out expired items ...

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous groundhog saw his shadow, which tradition says means six more weeks ...

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 ...

Think you can’t grow avocados in the chilly winters of North Florida? Think again. The significant cold snap of January 2026, which sent temperatures plunging across the Sunshine State, has become the ...

Postharvest biology plays a pivotal role in maintaining the quality and shelf life of agricultural commodities exposed to abiotic stress conditions after ...

Here, gardening experts offer their best tips for planning a stunning, rose-filled garden. Before you plant your roses, find ...

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 ...

A team of international scientists, including researchers at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, reports a major advance in sorghum genomics: a powerful new resource designed to speed discovery ...

In five decades, UF has become a powerhouse in caladium innovation, and breeder Zhanao Deng is responsible for 38 of them during his 20-plus years working for the university, including the newest two.

Plant science research has increasingly shifted focus toward understanding the complex mechanisms that enable crops to withstand abiotic stresses such as ...

Can the bend of a banana give us insight into cancer? What does the shape of a rice grain have to do with infertility? The ...

A new study suggests that decades of reported gains in crop yields from plant breeding may be significantly overstated, ...