Most people imagine tractors, pesticides, or advanced irrigation when they think about modern farming. They rarely stop to ...

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...

In the U.S., corn is ubiquitous. It’s the most-grown crop in the country. Corn products line several grocery aisles: on the cob or kernels in a can, popcorn, chips, cereals, bread mixes for baking — ...

From 1850 to 1930, corn farming saw dramatic gains in efficiency. Learn how mechanization reduced labor, land use, and transformed food ...

A straightforward look at how corn is grown and harvested, highlighting the work and planning behind modern farming. Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national ...

U.S. corn production is no small potatoes. In 2023 alone, corn farming contributed an estimated $151 billion to the U.S. economy, including $62 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).¹ The ...

MALTBY — Contrary to popular belief, corn mazes are a relatively new phenomenon. Bob Ricci, a fifth-generation farmer who co-owns Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm with his wife, Sarah, remembers seeing a ...