Optimum soil temperatures for corn germination and plant progress begins at 50 degrees F. Soil temperatures lower than 50 F can cause corn seed to lay dormant, exposing the seed to disease and insect ...

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 ...

Even with decades of evidence showing enhanced soil health and lower machinery expenses, national no-till adoption rates ...

Growing sweet corn is possible, even if you don't have a huge garden or farmland. Here's how to grow corn.

Despite the immense uncertainty in agriculture due to the escalating trade war, farmers do not have the luxury of delaying planting decisions – or planting itself. Now that spring has arrived, they ...

Like the start of a big NASCAR race or the beginning of a Championship game, many farmers in southern Minnesota and Iowa began full-scale field work during the week of April 13-19. Farm operators in ...

Should I or shouldn't I? That is the question corn growers asked themselves on the first day of spring. And the question has to do with planting of corn. As of March 20, there are a few fields planted ...