PARK RIVER, N.D. -- As a girl, Esther Hylden insisted she'd never marry a farmer. She was wrong. Today, Hylden -- a farm wife for 30-plus years -- runs a growing decade-old business in Park River, N.D ...

Researchers with North Dakota State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working to see if a particular variety of Lewis flax has the potential to be a useful crop. The perennial flax ...

Chia seeds are seeds of the chia plant, which is native to Guatemala and Mexico. Chia seeds are packed with fiber, have a mildly nutty flavor, and expand when soaked. Flax seeds, on the other hand, ...

The cooperative of farmers and textile producers wants to jump-start flax production to provide more linen clothing as an alternative to fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers. This story is part of the ...

Chia and flax seeds are nutritious seeds high in fiber, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Because of their potential health benefits, they are popular additions to smoothies, cereals, and salads.