To many, corn smut (Ustilago maydis) is an unsightly fungal disease that manifests as a grotesque greyish-white tumor ...

Diagnostics of plant issues is one role of Extension horticulturists. In this article, I’ll share some current issues we’re ...

If you’re a farmer or own land being farmed and you’re interested to learn about managing cover crops, contact your local ...

Uncharacteristically wet weather this year has left many producers across the state with a growing weed problem, according to ...

There is absolutely no reason to boil corn in plain water. You're doing yourself and the corn a disservice if you don't add these two ingredients.

Researchers with the University of Toledo say carbonized corncobs can help clean drinking water contaminated from harmful ...

Iowa farmers continue their battle in 2025 against the state’s most invasive weed targeting corn and soybean crops.

Germination was scored daily until 70 days after sowing, and the evaluation criterion was radicle protrusion. After germination ceased, the non-germinated seeds were cut to determine the number of ...

In this video, learn how to sow seeds in modules, including various sizes and the significance of watering before sowing. We ...

Lettuce is an easy-to-grow, cool season crop that’s typically planted in spring for an early summer harvest, or in mid-summer ...

If corn has been planted, standing water or saturated soil conditions in areas of a field can produce impacts now or later for corn. Periods of early-season water saturation can cause immediate ...

Is Water Quality Sabotaging Your Fungicide’s Success? David Hula believes a high-quality carrier is so critical to the performance of his crop protection products that he loads and hauls all the ...