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 ...

Here is an update on the sweet corn experiment I have been working on. Some might remember from a previous article I planted Iochief corn in order to get a sweet corn that was not quite as sweet as ...

Shorter corn is taking root in the Midwest as farmers test new hybrids that are more resilient, can be planted more efficiently and result in a larger harvest.

When I was young, I asked my father why he didn’t grow sweet corn in his garden. He answered that you need a big garden to grow corn. Later, when I had my own vegetable garden, I proved growing sweet ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Planting depth is one of many factors growers need to consider when planting a corn crop, explained David Karki, Ph.D.,SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist. "A common principle ...

During a Strategic Farming webinar hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension on March 25, Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist, offered numerous considerations for the ...

Q: How does companion planting work? A: Companion planting has been around for a long time, so most of the early evidence was anecdotal in nature. Eventually, companion planting was scientifically ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite the 15 billion bushels grown in the United States last year ...

Many Indigenous corn cultivars have a nutty flavor because they don’t contain the same sugar content as the commercial hybrids commonly available in grocery stores. Try your hand at planting these ...

A company that creates space-based educational programs has released a new STEM kit that can be used by students in the classroom or at home. DreamUp's new $80 Space Farmer DreamKit allows young ...