Leaf sheaths should be removed from stalk samples. Severely damaged or diseased stalks should be avoided. Fifteen 8-inch segments should be collected from every 10 acres of corn and combined to form a ...

Stalk rots are one of the most significant set of diseases on corn. These diseases are insidious, and often growers are unaware of their effects until harvest. Low levels of stalk rot occur in nearly ...

Because corn is wind-pollinated, it’s best to plant it in blocks rather than in a single row to ensure a good transfer of pollen to the silks. Keep in mind that the tall stalks cast shade over ...

Those are signs that the corn was picked a while ago. “Anytime you take an ear off the stalk, you’re taking it away from its nutrients and habitat. It's like an umbilical cord, and it’s ...

Grazing corn residue — or corn stalks — also is an option for cattle producers, at least through early winter. Undi's studies looked at how frequently producers should supplement dried ...