The last vegetative stage is the formation of the tassel (VT), which marks the transition to the reproductive stages and ear formation (Figure 4a). The first reproductive stage, R1, begins when silk ...

The hybrids feature a native trait that shortens the internodes below the corn ear, resulting in more compact plants, according to Eric Blinka, technology development representative for Bayer.

Is there anything tastier than sweet, crisp corn, especially in the summer? We don't think so! We love eating corn straight off the cob and dripping with butter, but sometimes we want to do ...

But as population is increased, flex ear types are more sensitive to having the right amount of nitrogen available as well. Learn more in Episode 8 of Corn College TV. “It takes a plot like this ...

Here's a short video about preparing sweet corn. Sweet corn is most often eaten cooked. Peel or “shuck” the outer green leaves and remove the silks. If you see insect feeding damage on the tip end, ...

Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), and corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea Boddie, perennially cause leaf and ear damage to corn in the southeastern USA. Development of transgenic hybrids ...

Initial symptoms of stalk rots are noticed by premature wilting and ear drop (Figure 1). As the disease progresses stalks senesce rapidly and turn brown to gray. Figure 1. Symptoms of stalk rots in ...

Diseases cause worry ahead of corn planting season among t hose are Tar Spot, Southern Rust and Corn Stunt, as Tim Unruh ...

Strategic planning of planting schedules and careful selection of corn hybrids are essential for optimizing yield and quality ...