When considering the blossom of spring, most will immediately think of the flowering cherry tree as the herald of the season. Yet, I think more attention and adoration should be given to the flowering ...

No farmers enjoy droughts, but they’re particularly stressful for those who grow tree crops such as almonds. Unlike row crops, which are planted annually, almond trees are planted approximately ...

An Aptos biotech company says it has created the world’s first self-fertile nonpareil almond variety — a breakthrough that could help farmers dramatically cut costs and develop more sustainable ...