Allison Thompson of The Money Farm reviews the USDA's WASDE and Crop Production reports from earlier this week and explains ...
When it comes to food, most consumers would likely agree that more is better. But with corn, that’s not the case. The U.S. currently is growing more corn that it can handle, and that’s a problem—both ...
Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space. Sweet corn (Zea mays) is a fast grower, developing tall stalks with bright green leaves. One corn plant ...
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Growing your own sweet corn can be challenging in short (less than 110 frost-free days) or high altitude areas like Eastern Idaho. These conditions limit the types of corn that should be grown. Corn ...
Corn production is concentrated in the heartland, with Iowa and Illinois accounting for about one-third of the U.S. crop. Nearly 45% of all corn grown in the U.S. goes to ethanol. Corn production in ...