The U.S. Department of Agriculture is worried that seed potato shipments from Canada to eight states might have been carrying a microscopic, wormlike pest that attacks potato plants. The department ...

A study suggesting that organic agriculture gives better pest control and larger plants than conventional farming is sure to reignite longstanding debates about the merits of organic versus ...

Like many vegetable gardeners, I love growing potatoes. They're fairly low-maintenance, don't need too much space, and can be planted strategically for a long harvest season. Placing suitable ...

When dinner's over, the scraps usually go in the compost bin or trash. But there's one item you could place around your ...

The full weight of a consortium of world-leading scientists -- including those who helped decode the entire human genome -- is being thrown at a parasitic worm less than 1 millimeter long. The full ...

INKSTER, N.D. -- Potato psyllids, an insect pest that in some parts of the country carries a serious disease bacterium, was found Thursday in university research plots in northern Grand Forks County.

Agricultural scientists in the U.S. have developed a new variety of not-so-sweet potato, called Liberty. Known as a boniato, or tropical sweet potato, Liberty has a dark red skin and light yellow, dry ...

Organic farming supports higher biodiversity. Research involving the Colorado potato beetle shows that this increased diversity can deliver a better ecosystem service in the form of more effective ...

International trade and climate change are just two reasons why new potato pest and disease threats could emerge. Philip Case with the help of Gerry Saddler from Scottish government agency SASA ...

There are a lot of great herbs and vegetables to choose from when planning your garden, and potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are a fantastic option to start with. The versatile tuber is an obvious choice, ...