This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown, MD. Did you know that watermelon originated in Africa over 4,000 years ago? Did you also know that the juicy, sweet summer fruit has plenty of health benefits ...

Starting today, this page launches a new series, "Fresh Stories from the Fields," focusing on new developments and trends in agriculture -- from watermelon breeding to unmanned farms -- highlighting ...

Food blogger Tara Bench of Tara Teaspoon shares 5 fantastic fruit hacks for National Watermelon Day. She shows us how to make sweet and savory watermelon pizzas, a fruit topped cake, personalized ...

Watermelon is the third largest fruit produced in the world. It is rich in many nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A and magnesium. Potassium and magnesium impact regulating heart rate ...

Keeping watermelon fresh helps avoid waste and enjoy its best flavor all summer long. Whole watermelons stay fresh longer than cut watermelons because the rind protects the fruit from air and spoilage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. America's favorite fruit is consumed in abundance − to the tune of more than 40 million pounds. That's watermelon, of course, the ...

Summer is a time for waves — of the heat variety and ones crashing to shore — and, most importantly, good eats and summer fruit. New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells perfectly described ...

National Watermelon Day is Aug. 3, and though it's not a nationally celebrated holiday, midsummer is the perfect time to enjoy a recipe or two featuring the fruit. Watermelon is a sweet and refreshing ...

The National Watermelon Association brought together growers, shippers, and industry stakeholders at its 2026 Annual Meeting ...