Researchers in Florida are shifting the fight against citrus greening toward stronger rootstocks and more resilient trees. Scientists say breeding work now focuses on trees that can survive the full nursery-to-grove cycle and tolerate field pressures from pests, stress and disease. rootst...

Cover crops nearly fell off Laurie and Jim Isley’s checklist a few years back when added costs pushed their budget to the limit on their Michigan farm. Cost-share help from the Farmers for Soil Health initiative has changed that calculation, offering technical assistance and up to $35 per...