If a Martian farmer parked his spaceship in the middle of the Corn Belt this spring, he’d likely think every farmer had gone to no-till from all the untouched crop residue. Of course, what really ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Producers looking for ways to reduce feed costs might consider grazing corn stalks, says Julie Walker, South Dakota State University Extension Service beef specialist and associate ...

Several different fungi cause stalk rot in corn across the U.S. Corn Belt, and gibberella stalk rot is among the most common forms. Stalk rot depresses yields some 5% each year, and it’s not unheard ...

oday’s corn plants are tough. In most cases, that’s a good thing, but strength comes with some drawbacks. Breeding has imparted stalk strength among other traits. Stronger stalks mean better ...