Christmas trees are grown at farms across the country that have to deal with the same weather, pest and disease pressures of any other crop. We meet a few upper Midwest Christmas tree growers. Trees ...

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 ...

Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As temperatures drop and leaves fall, gradually reduce watering and stop once the ...

As Christmas quickly approaches many are heading out the door to grab their last-minute Christmas tree. At Pinecrest Christmas Tree Farm lots of preparation goes in all year round to be able to sell ...

Christmas time is almost here and that means it is also prime time for Christmas tree farms, but getting through this growing season hasn’t been easy. This year brought lengthy droughts and high ...

Stop watering when the ground freezes and during periods of heavy rainfall. Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As ...