Michigan State study shows corn planting success depends on soil conditions and weather forecasts, not just calendar timing.

You want maximum yields this year, so that means more plants in the ground, right? As with most questions related to crop production, that depends. Several factors can influence the yield response of ...

As the most widely planted and highest-yielding grain crop in China, increasing corn yields is crucial for ensuring food security. However, with the growing global population and limited arable land, ...

Before the 2025 growing season, Kevin Kalb had tried more than 30 biological products. And he had all but written off the entire product category.

It’s the goal of most commodity growers—to raise a crop that tops all others in their state or even the nation. However, all the pieces must come together just right for a plot of land to win a yield ...

In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture increased corn harvested area by 4.5 million acres since its mid-2025 projection, bolstering production to record levels.

A UNH team led by Benjamin Fraser showed that remote monitoring of corn fields using unmanned aerial vehicles provides accurate plot- and field-level data more efficiently and with less labor than ...