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With the right growing conditions, you can grow corn in your own garden. Here's what to know to easily grow corn for an ...
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With corn planting well underway, it is time to start assessing germination and emergence. If corn is slow to emerge, it is a good idea to dig up seeds to gauge seed quality and germination, especi… ...
Fungicides may not always result in an increase in ROI, but they always equate to added staygreen and increased standability.
Indigenous peoples originally cultivated corn's wild ancestor, teosinte, over 9,000 years ago in what is now Mexico. That corn, called maize, was more similar to field corn, as sweet corn wasn’t ...
EVANSVILLE — A fresh planting of corn is in the ground at Angel Mounds, and while it may look new to visitors, the crop has a long and storied past in Indiana.
According to the 2024 Wisconsin State Agriculture Overview, there were 52,000 acres of sweet corn harvested in Wisconsin. That's a lot of ears!
Soil temperature, she says, affects germination of many garden foods. Domenghini said peas can sprout in soil that is 40 degrees Fahrenheit, while lettuce can germinate in 35 F.
If sweet corn is part of your Fourth of July tradition, here's what you need to know about finding it around the Des Moines ...
A common question in farming circles is whether to plant soybeans before corn. While most farmers traditionally plant corn first, planting soybeans first may be the right option for you.