Corn plant, or cornstalk Dracaena, has the scientific name of Dracaena fragrans and is a beautiful plant. This past week a friend on Facebook had a picture of the plant in bloom; one of the readers ...

The key to growing excellent sweet corn is providing rich amended soil, ample moisture and fertilizer, and planting in block-rows for good pollination. When selecting corn seed, you might be puzzled ...

A new international study co-led by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment ...

Knowing the leaf structure and ear flex characteristics of the corn hybrids you’ve purchased can help you decide where to place them in the field to maximize growth and performance this season. If you ...

Frost-damaged corn can have a moisture content of 70 percent to 80 percent, and it must be dried down to less than 20 percent to be suitable for baling. Early frost has damaged many acres of corn in ...

Corn is a glorious summer homegrown vegetable that tastes perfect when eaten within an hour of being picked from the plot. Freshly harvested corn surpasses any you get in the store, and that is why it ...

Standing guard for an entire crop season, a red flag flew patiently above a corn canopy in all weathers, marking the location of a record-breaker. The Ohio State University (OSU) banner stood sentinel ...

GENESEO, Ill. — David Powell spent the last 13 July's walking through corn fields. He's one of about 18 people detasseling corn at a Geneseo research field for Wyffels Hybrids. His average of about 17 ...

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.