The USDA has updated its plant hardiness zone map for the first time in over 10 years. The new map could change how you garden. Gardening consultant, Megan London, for example, told NPR she's now ...

Understand the USDA Hardiness Zone Map: It delineates 13 planting zones based on minimum winter temperatures. Consider ...

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USDA zones are based on averages ... The experts say if you’re testing marginally hardy plants based on the new map, plant them in microclimate areas such as near your house, or garage, or ...

This species is often planted in Japanese-style gardens but will add lots of texture and visual interest to any outdoor space! USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8 Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade ...

USDA forecasts agricultural exports at $173.5 billion and imports at a record $204 billion for a projected record trade ...

In cooperation with APHIS, the USDA established a rule mandating all farm owners to tag their livestock with EIDs, which will ...

USDA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, so they don't require a down payment or private mortgage insurance. That makes them a great option for first-time homebuyers ...

Baltimore Fire crews quickly extinguished an underground fire over the weekend, but utility crews were still working to ...

Alaskan pollock is a $2 billion industry supplying chains like McDonald’s with fish sticks and other products. The fishing industry’s destruction of marine habitats is compounding the dire effects of ...

Meteorologist Jill Gilardi tracked rain to start Monday. Here's her Monday 7:20 a.m. forecast. Caitlin Nuclo, Tracey McCain, Jill Gilardi, and Caitlin Francis have the news, weather, and traffic ...