The Arikara Tribe led the last tribal movement north to North Dakota. They were skilled corn farmers who relied on the crop for sustenance and trade. They were also the first Plains tribe to battle ...

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...

A straightforward look at how corn is grown and harvested, highlighting the work and planning behind modern farming. Ghislaine Maxwell to be deposed in the US Sabalenka responds to calls to kick her ...

Hybridization of other crops followed suit, including canola, rice, sorghum, sunflowers and wheat. Soybean remains an exception because its pollen shed occurs within a closed flower, making ...

Sweet corn destined for the freezer or the canned food aisle has been steadily decreasing over the last three decades, according to a new study published in HortScience. Researchers from the ...

PHOENIX - With nearly 19,000 farms across Arizona, agriculture is a top contributor to the state's economy. In fact, a lot of produce in Arizona grocery stores is supplied by local farmers, and due to ...

Corn farming is an important economic contributor in the U.S., not only to growers and rural communities but across 506 industry sectors in all 50 states. That’s according to the new “Study of the ...