For years growers have been hearing about this super weed, nicknamed Satin, that has been infesting southern and midwestern states for the past 12 years. They’ve heard horror stories about how it can ...

Amaranth may be an ancient grain, but it has a lot to offer the modern world. Not only is this flowering plant packed with nutrients, but it can be made into a gluten-free flour and performs well with ...

Wow, is that a strange-looking plant! I’ve never seen it before. It looks alien. What a weird name!” Those were but a few comments I heard from spectators who visited the 4-H Floriculture exhibits at ...

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A new source of alternative plant protein from amaranth leaf is in development for the food industry, with the help of vertical farming technology. As vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian food markets ...