Researchers are one step closer to understanding how some plants survive without nitrogen. Their work could eventually reduce ...

Researchers have discovered that altering two amino acids in plant receptors can enable crops to form symbiotic relationships ...

Black eyed peas' ability to attract beneficial bacteria isn't diminished by modern farming practices, new research shows. Planting it in rotation with other crops could help growers avoid the need for ...

PIERRE, S.D. — At Dakota Lakes Research Farm near Pierre, South Dakota, South Dakota State University has a trial of field peas, consisting of around 35 different varieties of both green and yellow ...

A healthy backyard garden should be a biodiverse environment filled with plants that complement each other. That means if one plant is adding a certain nutrient to the soil or repelling a certain ...

They’re a southern staple and commonly cooked on New Year’s for good luck, but black-eyed peas could also be a widely adopted alternative to nitrogen-based fertilizer in the future. According to ...