Tomato greenhouses are becoming test beds for a new kind of farm worker, one that does not just grab every red fruit in sight but pauses to decide which individual tomato is worth picking. Instead of ...

Food is a big part of fall, and farms play a significant role in seasonal celebrations. Each fall, families plan apple picking excursions with their eyes on baking homemade apple pies. And while ...

Apple growers facing tight labor costs may soon have a new tool in the orchard: a harvesting robot that not only picks the ...

A scientist has explained why robots still struggle to pick tomatoes. Labor shortages in agriculture are driving growing ...

Hands holding a pile of bright red strawberries with white colander of berries in the background - Verra Widhi/Shutterstock When it comes to growing strawberries, timing your harvest is the key to ...

Cultivating and caring for edible plants is a rewarding endeavor that many gardeners look forward to every season. To enhance your gardening experience, consider planting crops that can be harvested ...

If you’ve ever walked into your yard or local orchard during the later part of the season and assumed everything juicy, crunchy, or delicious was already gone, you’re in for a treat. There’s something ...

Tomato vines can look calm from a distance. Up close, they feel like a crowded maze. Fruit hangs in clusters. Stems twist in odd angles. Leaves hide what you need to see. For farmers facing labor ...