The bottom line is that hoping a cold winter will mean fewer pests is wishful thinking. “Even if the cold kills off a lot of ...

To avoid unnecessary treatments, experts outline when to scout soybeans for weeds, insects and disease, from emergence ...

A University of Missouri crop entomologist shares what pests to keep an eye out for in the 2026 growing season.

A katydid changes color from pink to green to match leaf development, showing advanced camouflage adaptation in rainforests.

Plants on remote islands get less disease — but isolation reshapes which species dominate, and those species are the most ...

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The Outside Story shows how wildlife learns when spring has arrived due to the days lengthening with the season.

A local farm pro’s field-tested timing, soil fixes and planting strategy to help make your garden healthier and more abundant ...

A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution connects plant and insect physiology, chemical ecology, molecular function, and evolutionary analysis to offer a new perspective on plant–insect ...

DNA tests and bird song recordings reveal Japan’s cryptic Tokara Leaf Warbler, a rare island bird only just recognized as its own species.

I thought I’d sprinkle the plants with pure cayenne pepper as I have in the past, but I didn't have any on hand. So, I used a Creole seasoning containing cayenne. Hours later, it dawned on me that ...

Chives grow well with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and many more companions thanks to their shallow roots and ...