Planting corn later – as in May versus April – has resulted in higher yields for some central Illinois growers the past three years in a row. Each time, May-planted corn edged out the yields of the ...

Corn is frost-sensitive, so spring planting is ideal. Corn is a delicious summer side dish, and it’s even more enjoyable when freshly gathered from the garden. Besides being tasty, corn is ...

U.S. corn planting is in the homestretch. As of May 24, 88% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted, which is in line with the five-year average of 82% planted by late May. At this time last year, only ...