sweet corn makes up less than 1% of the total crop. The rest is starchy and dry field corn, which is mostly used to feed cows. Indigenous peoples originally cultivated corn's wild ancestor ...

Ear count, not just population, makes corn yield. The first step to more ears per field is stand and ear counts. Determine the causes of gaps, late-emerging plants and missing ears so you know how ...

Farmers should be aware that overusing Bt corn can be problematic, according to an analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 ...

An aerial view of Indiana’s corn crop this year shows lush green fields just before harvest, a welcome sight after signs and concerns about drought this summer. “Luckily, because of the dry ...

An analysis of data covering 12 years and 10 U.S. Corn Belt states reveals that farmers suffer economic loss from the overuse ...

The Gazette will host a series of free, virtual talks about the future of agriculture this week, including advances in drone ...

But what makes sweet corn taste so, well, sweet compared to its sturdy cousin, field corn? The answer comes down to one crucial difference that's been delighting taste buds for generations ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. “This is the first paper published showing offsite benefits to other host plants for a pest like the corn borer, which is a significant pest for ...

Since then, farmers have extensively used "Bt corn" hybrids. Subsequently, multiple field studies have reported Bt resistance in rootworms since 2009, raising doubts about the long-term viability ...

Since then, farmers have extensively used “Bt corn” hybrids. Subsequently, multiple field studies have reported Bt resistance in rootworms since 2009, raising doubts about the long-term ...