crops

Researchers studying insecticide use on U.S. crops show that overall use has declined in the last 20 years, but what is being used is more toxic to bees.

The report includes dozens of studies from across the world and highlights the widespread decline of insect populations.

Field tests with tobacco plants showed an increase in production of up to 40 percent.

Wildlife authorities say the elephant was killed out of revenge for destroying crops.

Permanent human colonies on Mars would need to be able to produce their own food.

The colony sites are based on where astronauts would have the best luck growing crops.

Californian avocados, strawberries, walnuts and grapes—all are threatened by a warming climate.

Ten thousand years ago, farmers set this legume up for a fall.

The findings contradict previous landmark studies.

Tomatoes required 5 percent less water.

Eyes in the sky to locate water resources may be many Middle Eastern nations' best hope for alleviating an acute water supply problem.

A study shows that developing nations are the most vulnerable to damage from invasive species, and countries at the center of global trade are the most responsible for the spread of the pests.

A study on food origins highlight the interdependence of global regions on each other's crops.

Rather than theories about the influence of Western values and economic development on sexual attitudes in China, it could come down to what kind of crops are grown in each province—rice or wheat.

New research quantifies the devastating impact of extreme weather on essential crops.

Deep in the Colorado Front Range is a vast library of plant and animal material that could keep humanity thriving for centuries.

If we keep farming like we've been for the past century, we'll end up with millions starving and a planet denuded of trees.