Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images There's nothing better than taking a bite out of a slice of fresh watermelon once summertime rolls around. But, if ...

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 ...

A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant and uniform, and it ...

HAGERMAN, Idaho — When it comes to summertime staples, there's one fruit that always ends up in the cooler or on the picnic table. It's watermelon, and this time of year, it is the freshest you will ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A tasteless watermelon is the ultimate summer bummer. Preventing this problem is easier when you're picking watermelons growing in your ...

Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Melons will have the highest sugar content if allowed to ripen fully on the vine, Kansas State University horticulture ...

Watermelons are one of the most interesting crops to grow. It is remarkable that we can grow such large fruits in our gardens during a single season. Watermelon plants start out what seems like a slow ...

SMITH COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — At Catesa Farms in Riddleton, owner George McDonald knows there's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes. "If we're doing four semi-loads, these guys have handled ...

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 ...

There's nothing better than taking a bite out of a slice of fresh watermelon once summertime rolls around. But, if you're a big fan of fresh watermelon, you don't have to wait until your nearest ...

Watermelon is a popular melon that can be grown in any garden, as long as you have adequate space and sunlight. One tricky aspect of growing watermelon is knowing when the mature melons are ripe ...