This ear of corn illustrates the problem that resulted from heavy fog or rainfall — moisture that came at the wrong time and interrupted the pollination process. Notice the ear tip contains whitish ...

Farmers who are watching for the development of tar spot in Corn Country are beginning to see some areas starting to light up with the disease. “It’s in Michigan, a lot in Indiana, Ohio, even into ...

Weather-related problems farmers experienced in August with above-normal temperatures contributed to lowering corn yield prospects in Nebraska, according to a crop report released Friday by the USDA’s ...

Stretching across Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, and several neighboring states, the Corn Belt has long been the backbone of American agriculture. This fertile region produces roughly one-third of ...

High temperatures and insect damage to the silks are common causes of poor ear fill in sweet corn. Stress from high temperatures, overwatering, underwatering or poor plant nutrition can cause newly ...