Knowing the leaf structure and ear flex characteristics of the corn hybrids you’ve purchased can help you decide where to place them in the field to maximize growth and performance this season. If you ...

Short-stature corn hybrids are gaining more interest from farmers in the Corn Belt as wind events become a greater concern for standability. In the process of evaluating shorter hybrids for the farm, ...

In efforts to better understand how soybean plants capture and use light, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated how leaf size and shape affect light distribution ...

Bad soil is one of the most frustrating problems a gardener can face. You water faithfully, plant lovingly, and hope for miracles—only to end up with stunted plants, sad leaves, and dirt that looks ...