WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A fungus that attacks corn threatens more than just the crop itself. Diplodia ear rot can create dangerous working conditions for farmers trying to remove infected corn from ...

If you think corns are something only your grandmother has to worry about, think again. The hard, thick patches of dry skin that build up in areas of pressure and friction on the foot frequently come ...

Several different fungi cause stalk rot in corn across the U.S. Corn Belt, and gibberella stalk rot is among the most common forms. Stalk rot depresses yields some 5% each year, and it’s not unheard ...

Alison Robertson says she has been at Iowa State University (ISU) for 21 years, and she’s never seen as widespread a problem southern rust is in Iowa this season. She believes the disease is present ...

Get the most out of your corn cob by following a few easy corn kernel removal tips. Start with fresh corn. The freshest corn is the easiest to work with. Corn straight from the farmstand will still be ...