Sweet Corn

Scientists Uncover Corn’s Full Genetic Code

A team of U.S. scientists has uncovered the complete genetic code of corn, a discovery that promises to speed development of higher yielding varieties of one of the world's most important food crops. Yahoo! News... more »

Late Harvest Sows Problems for Farmers

Most years, Larry Thorndyke has his corn fully harvested by Halloween. This year, almost all of his 1,400 acres of corn are still in the field, exposing his farm to crop disease, bad weather and... more »

Syngenta Seeds Opens Pasco Facility

More than 100 Syngenta Seeds Inc. employees and community leaders gathered Oct. 28 at the company's Pasco, Wash., vegetable seed processing facility to celebrate its grand opening. The Pasco facility is located on approximately 40... more »

Crunch time: Farmers Catch up After Weather Delays

Mother Nature has wreaked havoc on corn and bean fields this year, and some farmers say they're worried the harvest may last well into winter. Pekin, Ill., Daily Times Click here to read the rest... more »

Mhonpaj’s Garden

It's a long way from the tropical highlands of Southeast Asia to the temperate prairie of central Minnesota. But while the physical climate is a lot frostier in Minnesota, the political climate has been warmer... more »

New Jersey Farmers Buffer Bottom Lines with Agritourism

Pumpkins - for painting, carving and cooking - hayrides, pony rides, petting zoos and corn mazes are just a sampling of fall family fun on New Jersey farms, which also sell corn stalks, mums and... more »

Pumpkins, Corn Mazes, Pigs and More Fuel Agri-tourism

At Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck, pigs sprint around a barnyard racetrack while children watch from hay bale stands. The Suffolk Times Click here to read the rest of the story. more »

U.S. Farmers Warm to Community Agriculture Model

As he finished packing corn, tomatoes and blueberries into shopping bags at a Massachusetts farm, software engineer Alex Lian said his new shopping habits had changed his attitude to food. Reuters Click here to read... more »