As Indiana farmers watch the calendar push deeper into May, a familiar anxiety is setting in: whether a delayed planting season will force difficult compromises on corn yield. Unpredictable spring wea ...
Last week’s warmer and drier weather created an open window for more farmers to start on planting. According to USDA’s weekly Crop Progress report released Monday afternoon, 12 states have already ...
There are few summer flavors more nostalgic than corn on the cob. Nothing beats husking fresh farm stand corn over an outdoor trash can, grilling it alongside hamburgers and hot dogs, then taking a ...
The best time to plant corn is typically in spring, two to three weeks after your region’s last frost date. "Corn is frost-sensitive, and even a light freeze can kill young seedlings," says Jeremy ...
Who doesn't want some ears of vibrant green, fresh corn at their next cookout? Some homegrown corn would be the capstone on a delicious grilled romaine and corn salad, or even a great baseline for ...
Corn and soybean planting is complete on Wessels’ Family Farm in DeKalb County in northern Illinois, even though planting ...
As corn planting looms, the dread of disease pressures may be occupying producers’ thoughts. Some of the pesky problems in these parts are relatively new to the headache list, including Tar Spot, ...