Stalk rots occur to a greater or lesser degree every year in Indiana. Losses from stalk rots may occur directly when plants are prematurely killed and ears are lightweight and poorly finished or ...

"I’m growing this way as well." Gardener shares easy method for growing your own food that could save you time and money: ...

You don’t need to prune corn plants, but you certainly can. I find the best time to prune is when the plant is actively growing in spring and summer. To prune, simply cut a stalk with a sterile ...

“Seeing how tall corn can grow comes down to internode length and quantity,” Karl explains—in other words, the number of leaves a stalk has and the distance between those leaves. He learned early on ...

Managing the shorter corn stalks and plant matter is another factor Blomgren encourages farmers to think through as they plan harvest. “If you’re running the header for a standard hybrid ...

Low levels of stalk rot occur in nearly every corn field in Delaware, and severity and incidence varies from year to year. Stalk rots can cause breakage and lodging of stalks and plant death. In many ...

Anthracnose can be found on all parts of corn throughout the growing season. However, the disease is most often observed as a 1) leaf blight or spot, 2) top dieback, or 3) stalk rot. Foliar symptoms ...

Strong corn stalks are a bit like the proverbial double ... up faster resulting in more uniform seed emergence and better plant stands. Less crop residue also means improved planter performance ...

The practice, known as the “three sisters,” is an example of the benefits of growing plants in community. Beans planted alongside corn use the stalks for support while their roots improve the ...