A mass of charred seeds found while clearing a home construction site in Brantford, Ont. has been identified as ancient, domesticated goosefoot, a form of quinoa native to eastern North America.

Land no longer suitable for agriculture could be reclaimed as habitat for dozens of endangered species, according to a new analysis.

With a temperature sensor in hand, researchers can engineer crops that produce yields in warmer climates.

Study shows how government promotes agricultural, environmental benefits – and could do more.

There are only so many fish in the sea. And our appetite for seafood has already stressed many wild fisheries to the breaking point

Researcher conducts first-ever global-scale evaluation of the role of soil minerals in carbon storage.

Biosolarization shows promise for conventional and organic farmers.

A research team has identified fungicide resistance in California from restoration sites due to exposure to the pesticides in plant nurseries.

Intense effort underway to find culprit behind rapid disease spread.

Scientists have found a way to boost crop growth by as much as 40 percent by fixing a glitch in the photosynthesis process, according to a new study published in the journal Science. With current techniques to improve yields largely optimized — including using more pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation — the scientists argue that the new findings offer a breakthrough way for farmers to feed more people on less land.