But while it’s often marketed as the perfect natural, healthy sugar alternative, agave nectar isn’t nearly as wholesome as it may seem. It’s full of fructose and devoid of nutritional value—and it ...

Tequila lovers will be interested to know about the South Coast Botanic Garden’s first-ever “Spiked: A Celebration of Agave,” which will be held the last two weekends of this month. Dedicated to the ...

A greater consumption of butter has been linked to increased mortality rates – and replacing it with certain plant-based oils may help reduce the risk of death, according to a new study.

In the vast, arid landscapes where water is scarce, only the toughest plants survive. Among them, the agave plant stands out – not only for its role in tequila production but also for its remarkable ...

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (KFDM) - At least 60 people were taken to hospitals after a crash involving buses used to transport plant workers in Texas. Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso says two charter ...

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (KFDM) - At least 60 people were taken to hospitals after a crash involving buses used to transport plant workers in Texas. Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso says two charter ...

Agave plants may be best known for their role in tequila production, but they are also remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry environments. In a new study, researchers used terahertz ...

Agave plants use specialized structures and fructans to hold water, helping them survive drought. Scientists leveraged terahertz spectroscopy to study this process, opening doors for smarter ...

Those efforts will be set back by the U.S. Forest Service’s decision in mid-February to terminate a $75 million grant to the Arbor Day Foundation, which was working to plant trees in ...

His family sells more than two thirds of the agave-based liquor it produces in the US and their company, Camarena Tequila, is already forecasting a 20% drop in the first half of the year. The hit to ...