Corn planting comes with high costs from seed, fuel, equipment, and timing. A look at the real expenses farmers face during the planting season. Your eyes are warning you, 5 silent signs you should ...

Farmers are thinking about planting more soybeans and cotton and less corn and wheat. That was the message of the planting intentions reports released March 31, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...

Growing corn is exciting to watch as it goes from a small, humble seedling to a tall and sturdy plant and eventually produces cobs of corn. However, counting on your harvest in advance could lead to ...

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - If you’ve recently done any driving through the rural parts of our area, you’ve probably seen tractors pulling planters down beautiful rows of prepared soil. That’s ...

The best time to plant corn is typically in spring, two to three weeks after your region’s last frost date. "Corn is frost-sensitive, and even a light freeze can kill young seedlings," says Jeremy ...

While often kept indoors, the plant can thrive outdoors in South Florida due to warmer winters and changing climate zones. The corn plant's flowers and leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Its ...

Most ears of corn have an even number of kernel rows because the plant forms kernels in paired cell structures, determined by its genetics. Environmental stress can influence the number of kernels ...

Corn is a dominant crop in Kansas, primarily used for cattle feed and biofuel, not human consumption. Despite growing millions of acres, Kansas still imports corn due to massive demand from the cattle ...

If someone says “mounted corn picker,” what is the first row configuration that comes to mind? A two-row mounted picker, right? There were several classics, including the John Deere 227 and later the ...

The 8.5-acre attraction features two mazes, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and a kids' cow train. The maze was started 26 years ago to help the Escobar family's dairy farm remain financially viable.