A look into the lychee genome reveals the fruit's origin and domestication history in ancient China.

Cannabis plants can take up heavy metals from the soil. Researchers have ideas for how to protect cannabis users, particularly cancer patients, from harm.

Climate change stands to alter the flavor and aroma of your morning coffee, a research review finds.

New research links grain prices to the start of the agricultural season in eastern and southern Africa. The findings could help predict famine.

If you see a spotted lanternfly, report it. Then smush it. The invasive bug could spread and cause real agricultural and ecological damage.

Earth could be alien to humans by 2500 if we don't reach emissions goals, report a team of scientists.

The 2011 drought in Texas, considered one of the worst ever, was even more widespread and longer lasting than previously thought.

What's the best way to get farmers to use strategies to protect bees? There's no silver bullet, researchers say, but a flexible approach may work best.

New research investigates the growth of the secretive ginseng industry in Pennsylvania and finds both positive and negative developments.

Diverse landcover can boost yields for major crops in the United States like corn and wheat by as much as 20%, according to a new study.