Climate change is an issue that we cannot avoid, and one of the biggest concerns that affects farmers and home gardeners ...

A new study from N.C. State University shows how the temperature of soil could help farmers predict the spread of certain common crop pests. The study's focus was on corn earworms, a caterpillar ...

A bane of farmers’ existence, it’s estimated that plant-eating pests are responsible for the loss of as much as 40 percent of ...

Many gardeners often slow down come the fall, and are more likely to let debris accumulate during the season. Any approach to meticulously clearing beds can become a bit more casual come fall, which ...

The federal government plays a larger role when crops are key exports or a pest may come in on imports versus states working together when a common crop is threatened, such as with citrus pests.

The rain season is here with us. Like in any other season, the showers are expected to bring us loads of blessings - thriving ventures and lush backyards. But the rains also bring with them the heavy ...

For a potato farmer, there are few moments as discouraging as a run-in with the potato cyst nematode, which causes yellowing leaves and stunted spuds to be covered in legions. The pest has been ...

Capturing the full value of your soybean crop takes more than just harvesting them at the right time in the fall. Proper soybean storage is critical for protecting your hard-earned yield from ...

There are more than 450 species of ladybugs, er, beetles, in North America, and they're considered a beneficial species.