University of Florida researchers are using a combination of individual protective covers and plant growth regulators to help ...

Researchers identified a key protein as a potential therapeutic target for stopping the body's immune system from mistakenly attacking itself, offering new hope for treating autoimmune diseases and ...

The Alvin Sun is Brazoria County’s first and oldest newspaper and was established on August 8, 1890 as the Alvin News. In 1892, it became the Alvin Sun and was published weekly for many years.

Growing fruit trees from seeds can take many years, and the resulting tree won’t be identical to the parent tree. You could end up with a new hybrid variety that produces smaller fruit that may not ...

SAN DIEGO — Hundreds of trees fell across San Diego County last week during heavy rain and winds, prompting experts to warn residents about the warning signs that indicate a tree could be at risk of ...

The sycamore tree is one of the most recognizable giants of nature. From its peeling bark to its broad leaves, it carries unique features. This guide reveals the key facts and simple steps to identify ...

A palm tree with a confirmed positive case of lethal bronzing disease. The City of Galveston's tree committee has asked residents to be aware of a disease in palm trees called lethal bronzing. It’s ...

WENATCHEE – It's not often that hundreds of Washington’s orchard owners, farm managers and fruit industry leaders spend much of their annual conference discussing how to grow and harvest fewer crops.

From leaves to bark, learning tree identification is easier than you think. This video covers more fascinating tree facts and tips to spot them in the wild. GOP members face backlash after defying ...

You work hard for your harvest. It takes weeks, sometimes even months, to grow your favorite fruits and vegetables. But what if in the end, all you find is hollow veggies, deformed fruit, and scarred ...

It’s fall and if you have fruit trees, it’s time to prepare them for winter dormancy. After harvesting has finished, fruit trees start their hardening off process to prepare for winter. You don’t want ...