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, ...

May corn (ZCK26) futures on Friday rose 7 cents to $4.60 1/2, hit a nearly four-month high, and for the week were up 12 cents. May soybean (ZSK26) futures rose 21 1/2 cents to $12.00 3/4, hit a ...

The situation in Iran drove fertilizer prices higher this week while raising shortage fears. Analysts warn higher input costs ...

War with Iran sends commodity markets into chaos as corn and soybeans rally while fertilizer costs explode higher across global markets.

If you’re topdressing corn acres this spring with dry fertilizer, keep in mind how that product is managed in a high-residue system will determine whether the fertilizer feeds your crop or disappears ...

The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing ...

A few pests can create problems for corn growers. Crows and other birds may peck the ground and steal the seeds before or as they germinate. Use a row cover secured with pins, soil, or rocks to ...

In this research plot at the MU Bradford Research Farm, soil has been fertilized with pig manure to study its effect on corn yields and soil health. Corn, one of the most common crops grown in the ...

SAO PAULO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's drought is causing farmers there to delay fertilizer purchases for their upcoming corn-planting season, denting sales for global fertilizer suppliers in the ...

Avoid planting too early or too late. "If you plant your corn too soon, you risk exposing it to cold temperatures, which can be detrimental to your seedling’s health," Berendsen says. Corn seeds may ...

Corn is a key source of biofuel. Fertilizing it releases a potent greenhouse gas into the air, so the federal government had approved research to grow the crop with less nitrogen. The funding is now ...