Assistant Professor Pavel Somavat and his team are analyzing dozens of varieties of corn, comparing the nutritional properties of blue, red and purple maize to traditional yellow dent corn.

But did you know this staple grain can be more than a simple starch? Corn, specifically purple corn, is a superfood loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It could potentially ...

Beetroots are a great way to detox your body naturally and boost your stamina. Have you ever heard of purple corn? Well, it is not very common. But it has been gaining popularity due to its health ...

The Western Illinois University Organic Research Program recently received a 2013 Salute to Illinois Agriculture Agri-Tourism Leaders of the Year Award for its innovative direct marketing of purple ...