Nine U.S. grain dust explosions in 2024 caused two injuries and no fatalities, according to a nationwide annual summary. These numbers are similar to last year's (nine explosions, 12 injuries and no ...

Growing multiple plants together is a great way to maximize the number of roots in the soil and the biology that makes up the ...

A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots, but some varieties, including many used for ...

If you're someone who can't remember to water your plants for the life of you, don't worry. You're far from alone, and you do ...

MaizeCODE is a genomic project analyzing the genetic basis of maize domestication. Researchers identified key regulatory ...

Nitrogen is often the most limiting nutrient in growing plants. When deficient, plant yields and quality are reduced. However ...

Because the corn will grow tall, consider that it could shade out other plants when you are looking for the right spot to plant them. Also, keep watering in mind because having a water source near ...

BEIJING -- Chinese scientists have developed a gene-editing technique to reduce corn plant height, enabling the creation of ...

Huitlacoche farming requires careful timing and precision to transform ordinary corn into a highly sought-after ingredient. The process begins with corn plants naturally developing the unique fungus, ...

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on January 23, 2025, that it is reinstating its legacy ...