Kate Lewton is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program. BURLINGTON — Christmas trees are a staple in many ...

For Trevor Hardy of Brookdale Fruit Farm, flexible irrigation design is the key to managing unpredictable weather, limited ...

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The smell of fresh pine mingles with the laughter of children as families wander through acres of evergreens, their breath visible in the crisp November air. Ed Nash ...

EAST LANSING, MI – Agricultural researchers want to determine where across Michigan two types of root rot are killing Christmas trees – a major crop commodity in the state. The U.S. Department of ...

Irrigation strategies in fruit tree production have emerged as a cornerstone for enhancing both the resilience and productivity of orchards in water‐scarce environments. Contemporary research has ...

Agriculture, which consumes about 70% of global freshwater, is grappling with increased water scarcity and inefficient irrigation systems. Traditional methods of irrigation not only lead to wasted ...