Join the City of Hickory and the Community Appearance Commission as they celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at the fourth annual Green Fest. On Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., this event ...

Urban farmers can now get cost-share and technical support to boost beneficial insect habitat on their farms through Practical Farmers of Iowa’s and Xerces Society’s beneficial insects cost-share. Sig ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

A new study led by NatureServe reveals that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of ...

Farmers across America face a counterintuitive problem, according to new research. The very chemicals they spray to kill ...

Researchers found native predators that help control spotted lanternfly populations, reducing reliance on pesticides.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Green Fest and the Downtown Hickory Farmers Market will take place under The Sails on the Square in downtown Hickory. For more information about the Community Appearance Commission and city of Hickory ...

As spring warms the soil, gardeners begin the enjoyable and satisfying work of transferring seedlings and young starts into ...

Homeowners can support insect populations by creating pollinator habitats in their yards, even small changes like planting a tree can help.