High quality, high oil corn (HOC) should be low in stress cracks (brittleness) and other damages (heat, mold, insects, BCFM) and high in feed value and other desirable end-use attributes (oil, protein ...

Worried about corn infected with mold or stalk quality issues? You’re not alone. Anecdotal evidence is popping up across the Internet, and according to a recent Farm Journal Pulse poll, farmers said ...

U.S. corn that is being exported during the 2018-2019 marketing year rates No. 2 or better on all grade factors, according to a U.S. Grains Council analysis. The corn tested had lower average stress ...

Farmers in central Illinois have a green light this week to plant corn. Ken Ferrie thinks the 2024 corn crop could be completely in the ground by end of week. One concern is the quality of the seed ...

I asked farmers to weigh in on whether peeling corn at the store before buying it is ok—or a seriously bad look. Experts recommend leaving corn in its husk to keep it moist and fresh until you’re ...

Researchers have discovered that high-quality beef and big per-head profits can be achieved by starting early-weaned cattle on corn and finishing them on a diet high in co-products. The traditional ...

Researchers may be able to improve corn yields and nutritional value after discovering genetic regulators that synthesize starch and protein in the widely eaten grain, according to a new study. The ...