A record-breaking harvest of corn or soybeans is built on the foundation of a good stand. That concept is the focus for the 2025 Farm Journal Corn and Soybean College. Farm Journal Field Agronomist ...

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 — ...

Most people imagine tractors, pesticides, or advanced irrigation when they think about modern farming. They rarely stop to consider what's happening beneath their feet. The soil, the foundation of ...

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 ...

Grain futures are historically influenced by seasonal patterns pertaining to the growing season. It's an important concept as supply and demand have a regular influence on futures prices. With 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 ...

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 ...