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, ...

It would require a substantial investment in research to achieve these goals. What is the common denominator if we are really serious about realizing the economic potential of our state? It is the ...

Farmers in the Upper Midwest are investing in homegrown oats. It’s good for the land. But can it work as a cash crop?

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 ...

The ancient Mexica welcomed spring with Tlacaxipehualiztli, an agricultural festival honoring the fertility god Xipe Tótec.

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 ...

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

Modern harvesting demands precision, durability, and speed. Growers face tight weather windows, rising input costs, and increasing expectations for yield quality. Equipment must perform reliably while ...

In Ohio, the industry was booming, and several Ohio cities still center their identities on the snack. Marion in central Ohio ...

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

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 ...

Watch ear corn being harvested with an Oxbo! Efficient, fast, and impressive machinery at work in the field during harvest season. The squeeze play: How BJP is shrinking space for regional parties - ...