There are many kinds of corn ear rots that cause significant damage to corn. Altogether, 79 million bushels of corn were impacted by corn ear rot in 2024. 1 Not only will they reduce yields and grain ...

FARGO - Cooler, wetter conditions across much of the Midwest have delayed corn maturity and grain harvesting. Some states are reporting the extensive development of corn ear mold, frequently seen ...

Avoid planting too early or too late. "If you plant your corn too soon, you risk exposing it to cold temperatures, which can be detrimental to your seedling’s health," Berendsen says. Corn seeds may ...

Dealing with mycotoxins in corn during harvest can be double trouble for farmers. Not only do they reduce yields and grain quality, but if contaminated grain is fed to livestock, it can lead to ...

A few pests can create problems for corn growers. Crows and other birds may peck the ground and steal the seeds before or as they germinate. Use a row cover secured with pins, soil, or rocks to ...

CORVALLIS — If you grow corn in your home garden, then you might want to harvest fresh "baby" corn ears this summer. Baby corn, those tiny ears of corn popular in Asian cooking and a favorite in salad ...