Uniform, rapid emergence is the foundation of high-yielding corn. Corn plants that emerge at different times compete unevenly for light, water and nutrients. Soil temperature, soil moisture, ...

Banding phosphorus can provide a faster response than a broadcast application if you’re planting corn in cool soils. There are additional considerations, however. Earlier this week, we received a ...

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 ...

Summer-like temperatures and strong winds are helping dry out fields across the Midwest, as many farmers work to play catch-up with planting this week. That’s as the latest USDA Crop Progress Report ...

Recent thunderstorms dropped two to four inches of rain across the ArkLaTex, creating both a setback and a benefit for the region’s farming community, according to the LSU AgCenter.

Late summer tastes like heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, and sweet corn- if you planted it with good companions in the spring, that is. Corn is a popular vegetable garden crop, though pests can make it ...

Progress in planting of corn and soybeans depends on location. In the immediate Mankato region, most all corn is planted and some is starting to emerge, with most soybeans also planted. In the Waseca ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service estimated 95.2 million acres of corn planted in the United States for 2025, up 5% from last year, according to the Acreage ...

We've all heard the old sayings about corn. Here are a few facts - and myths - about corn. This summer has been a mixture of rainy, humid and hot days. Doesn't sound like much fun for humans but the ...

Growing your corn lets you enjoy this fresh, popular vegetable right from your own garden or yard. Grown for thousands of years, and a staple of many culture's diets, corn is a timeless crop. Whether ...