Specialty Crops
Below-average snowfall is a concern for tree fruit growers in Washington State.
Quebec’s Maple Syrup Producers Association plans to release about half its strategic reserve inventory this year to meet export demand after four years of unfavorable harvests.
Watch Megan Shanley Warren, of Shanley Farms in Morro Bay, California, carry on her late father’s legacy, cultivating avocados and the tastiest fruit you haven’t yet discovered: finger limes.
What farmers need to know about the surge in land values driven by agricultural shifts and global demand for corn- and soy-based fuel.
USU’s Aggie Chocolate Factory is helping bring students chocolate dreams to life!
As the maple syrup season unfolds at an unprecedented pace, producers are bracing themselves for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
A key panel at the Association of American Feed Control has tentatively approved hemp’s use for laying hens.
At Zoo Berlin in Germany, the spirit of the holidays extends beyond December as unsold Christmas trees embark on a unique journey—they become the centerpiece of a post-holiday feast for elephants and bison.
Discover the secrets behind the vibrant colors and festive allure of poinsettias. From the warm embrace of Virginia summers to the precise timing of planting in July, the labor of love unfolds as the plants mature just in time for the holiday season.
McAlpine Christmas Tree Farm stands as a testament to more than four decades of dedication and a family’s commitment to bringing joy to the holiday season.
Nebraska has been facing exceptionally dry conditions all year long, which dealt a tough blow to the state’s Christmas tree industry.
The Virginia Farm Bureau is showcasing some of the 1,400 Christmas tree growers across the state as they engage in a year-round labor of love behind these iconic holiday symbols — from novice tree grower like Ricky Lapkin to seasoned veterans of the industry like Timothy O’Neal.
As the holiday season unfolds, the vibrant hues of poinsettias grace homes, offices, and festive displays. Join us at Clegg’s Nursery in Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, where the magic of Christmas blossoms amidst rows of carefully nurtured poinsettias.
We head to Worthey Christmas Tree Farm in Mississippi, where the crisp air and festive spirit of the holiday season blend seamlessly with the charm of a local Christmas tree farm.
A glimpse into the mindset of the University of Kentucky’s trio of arborists as they relish their role in fostering healthy urban spaces across campus.
Over the years, Rustic Pines Christmas Tree Farm — nestled just outside Kiester, Minnesota — has become much than just a place to find the perfect holiday tree.
Pine Grove Farms is a holly-jolly agri-tourism spot in Arkansas that is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
The Nebraska Soybean Board takes us behind the scenes of Bakers Candies, where they do much more than melt hearts with their delectable meltaways cherished far and wide. Their products are also a true testament to melding the delicate art of confectionery with Nebraska’s agricultural heritage.