The demonstration made in various places last week over the first publication of a book, a magazine and a newspaper* printed on paper made from corn stalks was rather perfervid. Yet enthusiasm was ...

While often kept indoors, the plant can thrive outdoors in South Florida due to warmer winters and changing climate zones. The corn plant's flowers and leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Its ...

A little-understood ancient people in Mexico first discovered corn's older cousin, teosinte, and began the breeding process to develop it into today's corn. (Jesse Gardner/Unsplash) It’s not hyperbole ...

I recently texted my sister the link to a pair of realistic-looking corn-on-the-cob cowboy boots, which, on the surface, might seem like a joke. Except, it aligned with our steadfast passion for the ...

Potato Stop in Modesto, Calif.’s, Vintage Faire Mall opened Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Dominique Williams dwilliams@modbee.com Vintage Faire Mall’s newest restaurant opened Wednesday, serving ...

This video showcases the detailed process of restoring a very rusty antique corn thresher. It highlights the techniques and tools used to revive this old machinery, providing insights into restoration ...

Jim Groverman, the owner of the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze, has been building corn mazes for more than 30 years. And he does it all by hand. “I don’t map anything out,” he said. “I ...

Brookshire Farms built a 4.5-acre Sesame Street corn maze attracting hundreds. Callaways plant 900,000 drought-resistant seeds, cut trails and install irrigation. Rising costs force a $1 admission ...

The American farmer today is asked to pay $1 million for equipment to harvest crops selling at 19th century prices. Star file photo Growing crops is a repetition of planting, growing and harvest ...

Scientists and seed companies are working on shrinking corn. The subtle difference in height has led to some big changes in how shorter corn can be planted and managed in the Corn Belt. A couple years ...

Get lost — in the corn stalks this fall in the Hudson Valley. Corn mazes abound in the region, part of an autumnal triumvirate with apples and pumpkins that provide the harvest season's sights and ...

Injecting bio-oil made from corn stalks and forest debris into the deep shafts of abandoned crude oil wells could be a viable form of carbon sequestration, a new Iowa State University study found.