Number of bushels per acre is high on their list of priorities, but it’s not necessarily their No. 1 concern going into 2026.

Shorter corn is taking root in the Midwest as farmers test new hybrids that are more resilient, can be planted more efficiently and result in a larger harvest.

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The Research and Education Center aims to optimize drone-based spray systems to improve access to effective management of ...

Learning how and when to harvest corn is essential for any gardener looking to grow this tasty crop. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Growing up in the ’90s came with a whole set of unique food memories that instantly bring back the vibe of that decade. From after-school snacks to lunchbox staples, certain foods just seem to capture ...

Wearing large rubber boots, Nadine Mitschunas joyfully handled mature rice plants peeking through the water of her small plot growing in the fertile soil of eastern England. Growing rice "has not been ...

Growing rice "has not been done before in the UK", said Mitschunas, a field ecologist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). But as temperatures warm due to climate change, "it's not such a ...

As a member of the Fire Service, Carrickfergus man Dougie Alexander is used to running towards danger on a regular basis. But he is facing a fight of his own after receiving a devastating oesophageal ...