Detasseling is when farmers remove the pollen-producing part of the plants, the tassels, from specific stalks to produce ...

Diagnostics of plant issues is one role of Extension horticulturists. In this article, I’ll share some current issues we’re ...

Foodborne illnesses are more likely in warm weather. Here's how to make sure you're freezing corn on the cob correctly.

Every stalk of corn sprouts from a single kernel, and each stalk produces one or, occasionally, two, ears apiece. In ornamental corn, the run of a single cob can contain a broad variety of colors.

What to know before you shuck. Her trick that she swears makes the difference between a perfectly good old-fashioned creamed corn and a great one? Always saving and using the corn milk instead of ...

This old Southern trick adds richness and brings out the corn's natural sweetness.

Scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels.

Scientists have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels.

Waffle gardening is a practical and sustainable way of growing food. If you'd like to try this ancient agricultural method, ...

Corn stalks grow tall while winter squash plants take up a lot of horizontal space as the vines sprawl out and cover the ground, which helps maintain moisture in the soil.