Planting corn later – as in May versus April – has resulted in higher yields for some central Illinois growers the past three years in a row. Each time, May-planted corn edged out the yields of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recent cool weather and rainy days may have prevented gardeners from planting sweet corn by the recommended start dates of early ...

When it comes to farming, no two years are ever the same. Each season brings its own unique mix of weather shifts, pest pressures and disease outbreaks, forcing growers to adapt. The 2025 season was a ...

Who doesn't want some ears of vibrant green, fresh corn at their next cookout? Some homegrown corn would be the capstone on a delicious grilled romaine and corn salad, or even a great baseline for ...

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 ...

The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds. There are a few rules for growing, harvesting, and post-harvest care of corn as follows: If you ...

If you're planning to plant some corn in your garden this year, you might be looking for other plants to pair with it. The good thing is that corn has plenty of potential companion plants, so you can ...

Tennessee is heading into peak growing season as we head into warmer months. Now's the time to start planting lettuce, radishes, carrots, green onions and more. April is when Tennessee gardeners ...