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, ...

There’s a good reason agave plant was given the unique nickname ‘century plant.’ These succulents flower just once in their lifetimes—anywhere from 7 to 50 years, depending on the species. But there’s ...

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 ...

“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 ...

We stood next to the driveway studying a rather stunted Agave americana. Farmers would call this plant a "poor doer" because it's never become established in that two-year old landscape. In fact, it ...

A few speakers tell us what to expect when growers, distillers, artisans, and enthusiasts converge at the Hilton S.B.

It’s a centuries-old cultural drink that embodies centuries of Mexican history, social issues, and tradition. Agave tells the ...

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 ...