BROOKINGS, S.D. - Planting depth is one of many factors growers need to consider when planting a corn crop, explained David Karki, Ph.D.,SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist. "A common principle ...

From planting depth to using low-salt in-furrow products, David Hula and Randy Dowdy detail management practices that help ...

During a Strategic Farming webinar hosted by the University of Minnesota Extension on March 25, Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist, offered numerous considerations for the ...

You can’t construct a strong building on a weak foundation, and you can’t grow a great corn crop on a weak root system. From freezing temperatures to voracious underground pests and other threats, ...

Plant corn 2 inches deep, even if you plant early, says Dale Hicks, Extension agronomist with the University of Minnesota. Hicks said that the seed zone is warmer the closer the seeds are to the soil ...

Plants that emerge at different times will compete unevenly for light, water and nutrients and may end up being a weed instead of a high yielding plant.

Follow these steps to grow sweet, juicy corn right at home—it's not as hard as it sounds.

Yield potential drops when corn is not planted at the right depth. "The old rule of thumb -- or index finger in this case -- is to plant corn at a depth equal to the second knuckle on your index ...

Linamar. has filed a patent for a method to enhance crop yields by adjusting seed depth and seed-fertilizer separation based on soil conditions. The method involves using specific furrow openers to ...

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 ...

Sweet corn fresh from the garden makes a tasty addition to a summer picnic, but gardeners need to plant sweet corn soon to enjoy this tasty treat throughout the summer. In this article, ...

Choose plants that complement corn.