American farmers are good at producing two crops: corn and soybeans. Too good, actually. Farmers are expected to harvest one of the largest crops in history in the coming weeks, according to the U.S.

Sweet and field corn is planted at the Thomas Gearhart Farm along Turkey Valley Road in Frankstown Township. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski What a difference a year makes. Last year, the region’s ...

Recent cool weather and rainy days may have prevented gardeners from planting sweet corn by the recommended start dates of early to mid-May. But you can still plant by June 15 to enjoy sweet corn late ...