Agave's spiky leaves make it a popular drought-tolerant plant. Here's how to care for an agave plant in your container garden.

Ag may now stand for agave among Sonoma County’s next generation of farmers combating climate change. The hardy plant used in the production of mezcal liquors, including tequila, is also used in soap, ...

In Mexico, underpinning the mezcal industry with sustainable agave production is crucial to long-term land health and ...

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“We should be growing agave and making tequila instead of growing almonds and sending them to China.” So he started planted agave near his home in Yolo County, built his own roasting pit, and began ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. Most of the United States' fruits and ...

Farmers in California are trying to plant crops that don't require a lot of water. Some are turning to growing agave as a response to a warming... California farmers turn to agave amid drought ...