Think where you see watermelon growing. Odds are you'll conjure up images of a vibrant tropical setting surrounded by lush foliage and crystal lagoons. That's understandable — watermelons are believed ...

In an agricultural advancement, scientists have deciphered the genetic underpinnings of watermelon chromosomal translocations, the key to cultivating fruits with fewer seeds. The global demand for ...

Texas watermelon growers reported good yields and excellent quality, but market prices are not so sweet going into the peak season, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Juan Anciso, Ph.D ...

July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues and farmers markets across Missouri. According to David Trinklein, MU Extension state ...

CARTHAGE, Mo. – Nothing says Fourth of July like a juicy, red slice of watermelon. July is observed as National Watermelon Month. University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Matthew ...

Southwest Kansas is known as a place dominated by beef and grain production, but there was a time when this region was instead known for watermelons. The fruit crop spurred the multibillion dollar ag ...

Nestled in the heart of Georgia’s farm country lies a small town with a big title, the "Watermelon Capital of the World." Southern Living has just recently highlighted this small town calling it "home ...

Located in Cordele, Georgia, there are fields of the iconic summer fruit. From here, watermelons are shipped across Georgia and beyond, feeding a region’s appetite for this ultimate warm-weather treat ...