LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky State Fair is underway, and winners are being announced for some of their prominent contests. Dwight Slone of Floyd County, Kentucky took home top honors in the largest ...

Starting today, this page launches a new series, "Fresh Stories from the Fields," focusing on new developments and trends in agriculture -- from watermelon breeding to unmanned farms -- highlighting ...

Is there a ‘secret’ to growing water melons? This is the question one reader asked me recently. The answer is yes. Start with the right variety specific to your growing area. Watermelons come in ...

When you think of a watermelon, chances are you're imagining a large, round melon with a green rind and a bright pink, nearly red interior. In much the same way that there are different varieties of ...

If you've cut into a large watermelon, you know that it can yield a mountain of fruit, leaving you to figure out the best way to store it all. Once it's been sliced, proper storage is key to keep your ...

Watermelons may conjure up images of large and weighty fruits, leaving you with the impression that it is impossible to grow them any way but at ground level. However, what if I told you that you can ...

VISHAKAPATNAM: With the onset of summer in Visakhapatnam, red and yellow watermelons are now appearing widely across the city. Roadside stalls selling the fruit ...

Growing watermelons at home may sound like a daunting task, especially when considering limited spaces within cities. However ...