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Indigenous peoples originally cultivated corn's wild ancestor, teosinte, over 9,000 years ago in what is now Mexico. That corn, called maize, was more similar to field corn, as sweet corn wasn’t ...
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What Went Wrong In My Corn Field? Determine the causes of gaps, late-emerging plants and missing ears so you know how to fix the problems in the future.
If you've ever tried sweet corn and field corn side by side, you've undoubtedly noticed the difference in taste. But why is sweet corn so much sweeter?
Does living near a corn field impact humidity? Here's what the science says Evapotranspiration, or "corn sweat," will rapidly increase the moisture level for areas surrounding agricultural fields.
Earlier than most home garden crops, Prairie View Farm's sweet corn harvest began on July 2, kicking off a tradition that ...
Farmers in the U.S. plan to plant more corn and fewer soybeans this spring than they did last year, hoping to eke out a profit and shield themselves from U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened ...
Corn Field - FastballNews PHOTO GALLERY: Pictures from Reds-Cubs 'Field of Dreams' Game in Iowa If you build it, they will come, and that was true for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds on ...
As farmers hope for rain, there is another threat they may be dealing with. At first glance it might look like hail damage, but it’s actually from grasshoppers.
The plane was planning to land at Battle Lake airport during the 18th annual gathering of airplanes when the plane lost power and ended up on it’s top.
While corn and soybeans dominate the Midwestern landscape today, some farmers are integrating strips of native prairie back into their fields. This conservation practice has expanded to more than ...
A drone with thermal capabilities captures a lost boy inside a corn field on Marshview Road in the town of Alto, August 25, 2024. (Image courtesy of Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office) ...