That is an old saying by farmers that is used as a measuring stick to determine how their corn crops are faring in summer.

Across Texas, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomists said wheat harvest results depended very much on the weather.

I think we all got lulled into thinking we were going to have weekly rainfall and milder weather, and then we entered July.

OFL: As the Battle for the Belt, Season 3 has mostly been planted, in what seems to be a third interesting spring since the ...

At this point in the season, crops in Illinois have mostly been planted and, in some cases, replanted depending on how much ...

From heirloom tomatoes to wildflower honey, discover California farmers market finds that locals scoop up every weekend—and ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Canna Lilies are one of the very best tropical plants to grow either in containers or right in the ground that will transform your garden into a lush paradise. To grow them well, there are just a few ...

It’s summer and the city is buzzing with pollinators—many of which are in decline. The Parks Department and local nonprofits ...

Think food prices are high now? Climate change could significantly cut production of six staple food crops around the world — including wheat production in Canada, a new study finds. Here's what ...

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens.

Lawn herbicides can volatilize when applied during hot weather. The vapors drift through the air and can cause plant damage ...