Agave experts in California are researching which varieties of the crop are best suited to grow in the Central Valley and ...

The agave plant is known for its minimal water usage and the role it plays in Mexico's production of tequila and mezcal.

Forget grapes — it’s all about agave now. As California’s staple wine industry grapples with declining consumer demand in an ...

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 ...

Something to consider as you search for happy hours to celebrate National Margarita Day: The delicious concoction’s main ingredient is threatened by changing weather and new strain on the agave ...

The end of the life cycle for this rare Agave americana at Purdue marks a once-in-a-lifetime botanical event, experts said.

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 ...