A new North Carolina State University study combines satellite imagery with machine learning technology to help model rice crop productivity faster and more accurately.

Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington State University study.

2024 was another year of record-breaking temperatures, driving the global water cycle to new climate extremes and contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, a new report led by The Australian National University (ANU) shows. 

Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties influence fruit quality when it comes to the nutritional, sensory and commercial value of crops.

Scientists have long sought ways to help plants turn more carbon dioxide (CO₂) into biomass, which could boost crop yields and even combat climate change.

Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops to grow bigger.

New University of Minnesota research suggests that seeding native plants alongside invasive removal efforts may turn the tide in the battle against buckthorn.

Have you ever wondered if your plants were dry and dehydrated, or if you’re not watering them enough?

The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago.

Tons of carbon dioxide could be captured from the environment while removing toxic sulfide from fish farms.