Growing your own garden from seeds is an exciting venture, but there’s one common mistake that can lead to disappointment: overcrowding your seedlings.

Corn gives farmers three big chances during the growing season to turn nitrogen (N) into higher yields — but most fertilizer programs only partially hit the key windows, according to University of ...

To participate in the live virtual field day, visit the Iowa Learning Farms website, or join from a dial-in phone line: dial 646-876-9923 or 646-931-3860, with meeting ID 914 1198 4892. The field day ...

U.S. farmers will plant more soybeans and less corn in 2026 than last year, although both harvests were expected to be the second-largest on record, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday ...

While planter prep is key to setting your corn stands up for success, management decisions at planting also play a role in picket fence stands.

For record-setting soybeans, singulation, the precise placement of seeds at planting to ensure optimal spacing and uniformity, is vital.

Artichokes can be grown as perennials or annuals, depending on your growing zone.

A planting system that places the seed in the optimum position to promote even germination and emergence was revealed at the annual Precision Planting winter conference.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. IOWA (KCAU) — The United States Department of Agriculture said the planting and harvesting were better for corn in Iowa in 2025 ...

While often kept indoors, the plant can thrive outdoors in South Florida due to warmer winters and changing climate zones. The corn plant's flowers and leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Its ...

Have you ever looked at a seed packet and wondered if those spacing instructions really matter? Lately, more gardeners are tossing out the rulebook and trying new ways to arrange their plants. Instead ...

Thanksgiving is over and all of our autumn decorations have been taken down and put away. One of the decorations we used this year was Painted Mountain corn. It is an open-pollinated variety that was ...