A few pests can create problems for corn growers. Crows and other birds may peck the ground and steal the seeds before or as they germinate. Use a row cover secured with pins, soil, or rocks to ...

Growing corn yourself will give you the sweetest, freshest ears, and all you need is a sunny spot. Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space.

Getting conventional crops like corn and soybeans planted on time is also important. Conzemius uses his pea planter to plant soybeans with 15-inch spacing. “ [In the winter] we’ll go through and ...

Walmart has earned a reputation as a budget-friendly store, but not every food item on their shelves is a slam dunk. With some products more deserving of your hard-earned dollars than others, it pays ...

Farm aid promised last December is still months away from being paid out to fruit and vegetable growers. But industry groups ...

Question: My daffodils and crocus are blooming. I am so excited about getting my garden started. What are some ideas for ...

Agriculture officials are preparing to send out payments to U.S. growers of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops later this spring after a several-month delay. The U.S. Department of ...

Farm aid promised last December is still months away from being paid out to fruit and vegetable growers. But industry groups say it won't be enough to get them through tough market conditions.

Olathe farmer John Harold has heard over the years from folks informing him that they just purchased his famous “Olathe Sweet” sweet corn — outside of growing season and in ...

​​After U.S. strikes killed Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the attention of Florida’s congressional delegation turned ...

FREEPORT, Ill. — Corn diseases can produce mycotoxins that impact the corn silage in dairy cattle rations. “Tar spot or southern rust can contribute to the mycotoxin accumulation,” said Damon Smith, ...