Barbell, beer can and banana are descriptive names for abnormal ear shapes that show up every season and cause yield losses — ...

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 ...

Hybridization of other crops followed suit, including canola, rice, sorghum, sunflowers and wheat. Soybean remains an exception because its pollen shed occurs within a closed flower, making ...

Growing corn yourself will give you the sweetest, freshest ears, and all you need is a sunny spot.

When selecting hybrids, you're continuing work that started over 100 years ago with innovators seeking better than 25-bushel-per-acre corn.

Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash. By John Eligon and Yvonne Mooka Visuals by Joao ...

FREEPORT, Ill. — Corn diseases can produce mycotoxins that impact the corn silage in dairy cattle rations. “Tar spot or southern rust can contribute to the mycotoxin accumulation,” said Damon Smith, ...

Acupressure is drawing clients looking to curb cravings and anxiety - and UT Health San Antonio is studying it for pain relief in dementia patients.

The 32nd Pro Farmer Crop Tour kicked off on Monday with nearly 100 scouts in South Dakota and Ohio. The results from day 1 were released Monday night, with South Dakota and Ohio’s corn yield estimate ...

Explore the best pre-made Easter baskets for the whole family. These gift basket ideas are full of sweet surprises for adults ...

MAYER — Some Indigenous farmers are trying to bring traditional food back to their communities. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a farmer from the Hopi Tribe, is focusing on bringing Hopi corn back to the ...

In addition to its trademark pizza, the menu features the classics — Marsala, piccata, parmigiana, alfredo, stuffed shells, ...