But problems at planting time set the stage for an entire season’s worth of trouble. Many, if not most, planting problems result from failing to adjust practices and equipment to fit soil and weather ...

Uniform, rapid emergence is the foundation of high-yielding corn. Corn plants that emerge at different times compete unevenly for light, water and nutrients. Soil temperature, soil moisture, ...

The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds. There are a few rules for growing, harvesting, and post-harvest care of corn as follows: If you ...

Growing corn yourself will give you the sweetest, freshest ears, and all you need is a sunny spot. Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space.

Avoid planting too early or too late. "If you plant your corn too soon, you risk exposing it to cold temperatures, which can be detrimental to your seedling’s health," Berendsen says. Corn seeds may ...

If you’ve recently done any driving through the rural parts of our area, you’ve probably seen tractors pulling planters down beautiful rows of prepared soil. That’s because it’s corn planting time.