You can’t construct a strong building on a weak foundation, and you can’t grow a great corn crop on a weak root system. From freezing temperatures to voracious underground pests and other threats, ...

But you may not realize that the timing, duration and crop stage during drought conditions are just as important as the total ...

Applying imaging technology to plant roots, researchers have developed a new understanding of chemicals that are responsible for plant growth. The chemical 'roadmap' identifies where key molecules are ...

It was bound to happen, and it's now beginning to appear in quite a few fields. Corn that was planted into somewhat tough conditions, and received continued rainfall after planting, is showing the ...