The view of the corn crop from the road this year looks good. Fields have lush green corn plants and even stands, which is why farmers had high hopes for bin-busting yields. But as farmers wade into ...

In 2024 alone, over 165 million bushels were impacted by corn stalk rot diseases in the U.S.1 Stalk rots in corn can be tricky to manage and prevent, but the first step comes down to proper ...

Growing your corn lets you enjoy this fresh, popular vegetable right from your own garden or yard. Grown for thousands of years, and a staple of many culture's diets, corn is a timeless crop. Whether ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Southern rust appears on a corn plant’s leaf. The disease has popped up throughout Iowa through a ...

Companion planting can benefit your garden by growing plants near others that can enrich. As a gardening practice, it helps with space planning, soil improvement, and pest control. As you look for ...