This week, planting is expected to surge as drier weather begins to set up across the Midwest. USDA now says corn planting is 40% completed nationally. That’s 1% ahead of the 5-year average. States ...

As Indiana farmers watch the calendar push deeper into May, a familiar anxiety is setting in: whether a delayed planting ...

Persistent rains and frost damage challenge 2026 planting progress as Midwest growers race against the calendar to finish ...

Like the start of a big NASCAR race or the beginning of a Championship game, farmers in portions of the Upper Midwest began full-scale field work during the week of April 13-19. Farm operators in many ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A difficult spring filled with rounds of heavy rain presented challenges for Missouri farmers. Many have struggled with getting their corn crop planted with the wettest April ...

Growing corn yourself will give you the sweetest, freshest ears, and all you need is a sunny spot. Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space.