You've probably heard it a hundred times: swap white sugar for honey, agave, or fruit juice and you're making a healthier ...

MURRIETA, Calif.MURRIETA, Calif. — Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. A decade ...

The Agave Heritage Festival returns to Tucson April 10–13, adding a little more energy to the city’s already lively food scene. There will be many events in the city that celebrate the agave plant’s ...

PHOENIX - Our record-breaking heat has been relentless, and it's been killing Arizona's beloved cacti. We’ve reported on saguaros falling over, but another plant you may have seen around the Valley is ...

For years, California farmers have seen some of their crops struggle amid the impacts of drought and climate change. Many have sought out more resilient plants that don’t need a lot of water — like ...

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Agave syrup’s popularity has surged from a drizzle to a full-on flood. A product of agave salmiana—the same plant that produces tequila—this vegan sweetener is often marketed as being “healthier” ...

This browser does not support the Video element. PHOENIX - Our record-breaking heat has been relentless, and it's been killing Arizona's beloved cacti. We’ve reported on saguaros falling over, but ...