Uniform, rapid emergence is the foundation of high-yielding corn. Corn plants that emerge at different times compete unevenly for light, water and nutrients. Soil temperature, soil moisture, ...

Mother Nature looks to provide producers in Iowa an optimal planting window this week, as temps will hit the 80s and rain will hold off until the weekend. But those tides could change with potential ...

The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds. There are a few rules for growing, harvesting, and post-harvest care of corn as follows: If you ...

While spacious outdoor gardens produce larger harvests, you don't need a sizable garden bed to grow healthy vegetables in a ...

With one eye on the 10-day forecast, another on the rototiller, and yet another on the plot of ground, it’s easy to get overwhelmed this time of year. The average date for the last killing freeze is ...

Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some ...

These beginner‑friendly, space‑saving plants thrive when started in early spring and keep producing into summer.