BROOKINGS, S.D. - Planting depth is one of many factors growers need to consider when planting a corn crop, explained David Karki, Ph.D.,SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist. "A common principle ...

Plant corn 2 inches deep, even if you plant early, says Dale Hicks, Extension agronomist with the University of Minnesota. Hicks said that the seed zone is warmer the closer the seeds are to the soil ...

During a Strategic Farming webinar hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension on March 25, Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist, offered numerous considerations for the ...

If you’re in central Illinois, Ken Ferrie says agronomic conditions are favorable to start the planting process for corn and soybeans both this week. For soybeans, specifically, you have a green light ...

Now is the time to start planting corn. Unlike fruit trees, however, where an orchard with more than one variety of apple, avocado, or apricot tree will result in larger harvests than if only one ...

Corn is frost-sensitive, so spring planting is ideal. Corn is a delicious summer side dish, and it’s even more enjoyable when freshly gathered from the garden. Besides being tasty, corn is ...

A plant’s future gets decided in a moment most people rush through. That moment happens when roots meet soil, when depth either sets the stage for strong growth or quietly sabotages everything that ...

You can successfully grow sweet corn even if you don't have a huge garden or backyard. Here's how to do it.

Corn and soybean fields across Ohio are emerging, and at first glance, many look good from the truck window. But early emergence is the best time to step into the field and take a closer look. A short ...

East-central Iowa field agronomist says misjudging corn growth stage, not herbicide choice, can be the biggest risk in ...

Growing your own sweet corn can be challenging in short (less than 110 frost-free days) or high altitude areas like Eastern ...