According to the 2024 Wisconsin State Agriculture Overview, there were 52,000 acres of sweet corn harvested in Wisconsin.

Turning corn colorful Mizzou researchers are demonstrating that purple corn has surprising health benefits. Would you try it? University of Missouri-Columbia ...

University of Missouri researchers and a collaborator from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service are studying and adapting a purple corn known as Maiz Morado, which ...

The team has also researched using purple corn to create biodegradable plastic, serving as a substitute for meat packaging and other uses in the food industry. Somavat said he has hopes for the ...

Editor’s note: This article originally ran on AgWeb in May 2015. Recent cold, wet weather across the Midwest have prompted many farmers to ask about purple corn seedlings again this spring.

Corn is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in vitamins such as B6 and C, and minerals like potassium and magnesium. Cherry tomatoes add a burst of color and a juicy, tangy flavor to the salad.

Purple corn, commonly known as maiz morado, has more antioxidants than blueberries. Researchers at the University of Missouri are trying to grow a similar corn here in the United States.

Prep the soil with well rotted organic matter, to ensure it's packed with all the nutrients your glass gem corn needs to ...