As the corn ear matures, it progresses through several stages, starting with the blister stage (R2). At this stage, small bumps appear on the end of the white kernels, where the silk was attached ...

Some farmers may notice that their corn ears are exhibiting “nosing back” symptoms. This condition, also referred to as “tip-back” or “tipping back”, is not unusual. Tip dieback is ...

The hybrids feature a native trait that shortens the internodes below the corn ear, resulting in more compact plants, according to Eric Blinka, technology development representative for Bayer.

Is there anything tastier than sweet, crisp corn, especially in the summer? We don't think so! We love eating corn straight off the cob and dripping with butter, but sometimes we want to do ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Huitlacoche, also known as the "Mexican truffle," is an edible fungus that forms on undeveloped corn ears and sells for as much as $40 a pound. Discovered by the ...

Sweet corn is most often eaten cooked. Peel or “shuck” the outer green leaves and remove the silks. If you see insect feeding damage on the tip end, simply cut off the end of the ear. Sweet corn can ...