If you’ve recently done any driving through the rural parts of our area, you’ve probably seen tractors pulling planters down beautiful rows of prepared soil. That’s because it’s corn planting time.

By the time you can grow Honeyvine and Star Plum, those should take precedent over other crops with lower sell prices, at ...

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

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 ...

Navigating the Complexity of Biomass Raw Materials A successful pelletization process begins with a deep understanding of the raw material. Biomass is not a monolithic category; the structural ...

Winter is winding down. Spring is gaining steam. Daylight is more than an hour longer than it was a month ago. And deer are up and about. Deer no longer face the boredom of staying bedded to conserve ...

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

A close look at a corn plant, highlighting its growth stages, care tips, and characteristics for gardening or farming enthusiasts. Why Democrats’ upset in a Texas state Senate race is a big deal There ...

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to determine which genes collectively govern nitrogen use efficiency in plants such as corn, with the goal of helping farmers improve their crop yields and ...

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) - The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) joins other corn organizations and biofuel groups in expressing frustration with today’s decision by leadership in the U.S. House ...

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 ...