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"The end goal, when you hear the word popcorn, you think of Pilot Knob Farm and not Orville Redenbacher," fifth generation ...
Retailer plans to update the branding of the ethanol-blended fuel at its Fast & Fresh convenience stores across the Midwest ...
A Ugandan scientist is engineering beans to thrive despite drought, pests, and shorter growing seasons—one crossbreed at a ...
ASHTON, Ill. — Corn and soybeans are planted at the same time on the Henert farm. “We go off soil conditions so we started ...
Scientists have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels.
U.S. farmers have hit very few snags with corn planting this spring, and the foreseeable future is barrier-free.
There are lots of vegetables, flowers, and herbs that grow well in raised beds, but there are a few that are better grown ...
From from dueling BBQ competitions to Memphis Vegan Festival to Lemon Drop Festival, here are some of the food events you won't want to miss in May.
Some well-known local growers, plant breeders, chefs and nonprofit organizations will be participating in an upcoming ...
By analyzing DNA from different cells in nearly 200 lines of maize plants, research has revealed insights that could help growers better adapt their crops to a fast-changing environment.
This decision hinges on several factors: seed cost, expected grain prices, and, just as importantly, how corn yield responds to final plant population in the field. A common assumption persists that ...
The corn market has been relatively strong as Texas producers monitor planted fields in southern areas and prepare to plant in the High Plains. The corn crop is shaping up well across the state in ...