From silking to grain fill, reproductive corn growth stages represent the development of the corn kernels that will ultimately make up your corn crop yield. Understanding how corn moves through final ...

Like most plants, corn growth progresses through three main phases: germination, vegetative, and reproductive stages. During germination, seeds break dormancy when soil temperatures exceed 50°F. They ...

Heavy rains in Indiana this season have caused some issues in corn. What can growers do to prevent and mitigate yield loss?

Ongoing genetic enhancements in corn hybrids for high plant density tolerance compel agronomists to periodically reassess optimal intra-row spacing. Accordingly, this investigation assessed the growth ...

The westbound McClugage Bridge in Peoria, Illinois will close on July 1st for a multi-year rehabilitation project, with ...

It’s important to understand the yield-limiting effects of heat and drought on corn, especially at the critical pollination stage. Learn what to look for if your corn is experiencing heat stress and ...

Soybeans and corn require a steady supply of phosphorus (P) for early seedling vigor, root development and stalk growth. The nutrient is a key component of cell membranes, serves as the backbone of ...

Above: Austin Pearson, Purdue Climatologist, programs weather-sensing equipment. One measurement that agronomists and entomologists frequently use is Growing Degree Days (GDD). Sometimes referred to ...

BOONE, Iowa — Despite the rain causing some planting delays, the corn across Iowa is looking better than it has in the past four years. “We have two different crops in some respects. So, we have some ...