The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.

Global sunflower shortage creates 'most profitable crop' opportunity as U.S. production set to double in 2026.

Brian Moore cross-bred and developed the unique sunflower seed at his home before sending it to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where it ...

Have you ever grown sunflowers? Sunflowers, known for their tall stalks and bright, cheerful flowers, belong to the family Asteraceae. Yes, they look somewhat like asters. The old name for the ...

Paddlefish may not be at the front of mind for most Kansans, but they’re a big deal for the state’s fisheries biologists and local anglers. Ranking as one of the ...

The world's largest chocolate producer, Barry Callebaut, anticipates a significant easing in cocoa prices by the end of next ...

With all the hands-on, skill-developing programs that 4-H offers, you may not have heard that some of our 4-H youth grew giants this year. Three years ago, while attending a 4-H conference, my eyes ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Sunflower seeds are packed with protein, fiber, copper, selenium ...

There is nothing as cheery and uplifting as a blooming sunflower. Their bright petals and huge seedheads are iconic, and certain varieties of sunflowers grow pretty tall. If you are aiming to beat the ...

Gardening may be described as an activity that invokes serenity, but for breeders, it often signifies a purpose or a challenge. If you're neck-deep into the gardening world, you might have heard of a ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — An Indiana gardener has shattered the world record for the tallest sunflower. Named Clover, the flower towers 35 feet and 8 inches above the ground in Fort Wayne, in Allen County.

When Alex Babich, 47, stood in his backyard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, craning his neck to look 35 feet into the sky, he wasn’t just staring at a sunflower. He was looking at his roots — and his future ...