What Wal-Mart says about PLA’s biodegradable nature is true, but there’s an important catch. Corn plastic has been around for 20 years, but the polymer was too expensive for broad commercial ...

“So, farmers are thinking about leaving corn in the field to dry, but Mother Nature can’t always be trusted.” Consider the numbers. If propane prices are $3.20 per gallon this winter and the ...

Wood, from the Nature Conservancy, pointed out that large-scale farmers ... Trump’s fertilizer tariffs could disrupt US crop production, from tomatoes to corn on Mar 14, 2025.

The physical structure of corn plants — including the angle of leaves bending from the stem and the number of pollen-laden tassel branches — makes a big difference for yield.

Bt corn expresses a protein from the bacterium ... Some people believe that tampering with nature is intrinsically wrong, and others maintain that inserting plant genes in animals, or vice versa ...

A mill of an improved description, for both grinding and shelling corn by one operation, has been invented by Wm. Zimmerman, of Quincy, 111. In this improved arrangement the mill is made to ...

Strong corn stalks are a bit like the proverbial double ... stalks often shred equipment tires post-harvest and can be a challenge for Mother Nature to break down before the next year’s crop.

Choosing the right canned corn can be hit or miss. Too much salt or liquid? We ranked some popular brands to help you pick ...