The boots of Cal Hucks kick up dust as he walks through the powdery soil on a patch of farmland five football fields long awaiting nearly 300,000 watermelon seedlings to be planted in the coming hours ...

Cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew (among many others) are perfect to plant in May, especially if you’re in a region where ...

Local farmers are counting their blessings as the drenching from Debby hit during a lull in the planting and harvesting seasons. St. Helena Island growers are gearing up for the start of next month’s ...

HERMISTON, Ore. — Two weeks into harvest, this year’s Hermiston watermelon crop is looking good, according to Walchli Farms shop foreman Curtis Pederson. The farm began harvesting watermelons July 14 ...

After the school bell rings, the day gets extra busy for Maverick and Landon Mairet. On Thursday, May 14, the boys began planting watermelons with their mom and dad in Muscatine, Iowa. Their family's ...

Increasingly unpredictable weather is no longer a hindrance but has instead become an advantage for local watermelon growers, ...