Corn planting populations. It’s a balancing act. The secret is knowing which factors impact corn populations - including seed variety, seed quality, weather and soil conditions — and how to ...

Seed corn genetics are better than ever today, but even science has not outwitted old Mother Nature. In a fit of fury, she can deliver her wrath on a field of seed corn planted too soon and make you ...

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 ...

Farmers are getting more tools in their toolbox, thanks to new research from the University of Missouri that shows how they ...

Choosing seeds to grow your plants can be overwhelming with so many options. Learn the difference between heirloom and hybrid ...

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, ...

If you like to use those plastic seed-starting trays to start seeds for your garden, there are plastic-free eco-friendly ...

A new international study co-led by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment shows how a single genetic change helps protect corn seeds during storage.