GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Some seeds have hard outer shells that slow or prevent water absorption. Soaking or scarifying (scratching or nicking the seed coat) helps speed up germination and improves ...

FORT MYERS, Florida — The Sunshine State is famously a place where people go for a fresh start. In the political realm, a ...

Energy costs, tariffs and other financial issues are putting the squeeze on farmers, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan was told Wednesday.

This 10-day guide shows you how to harden off seedlings so they survive the move from indoors to the ...