A historic severe storm that hit central Illinois highlights how essential crop insurance is for Midwest farms to survive as ...

In the United States, corn and soybeans are grown in the same regions and by the same farmers, presenting producers in much of the country with the decision of how much of each to plant in the crop ...

The U.S.D.A. report shows both corn and soybean planting are at 80% or more complete. Corn planting is 88% complete — up 16% percent from last week. That puts the planting pace nearly even with last ...

Corn and soybean planting now are underway in all major growing states, with North Dakota recording the beginning of seeding in the latest Crop Progress report from USDA. The report, released May 4 ...

MEBANE, N.C. — A historically dry spring is putting North Carolina farmers in a holding pattern, with some saying they’ve never seen conditions like this so early in the season. On a Guilford County ...

Corn planting comes with high costs from seed, fuel, equipment, and timing. A look at the real expenses farmers face during the planting season. Map shows Donald Trump's approval rating in every state ...

There are few summer flavors more nostalgic than corn on the cob. Nothing beats husking fresh farm stand corn over an outdoor trash can, grilling it alongside hamburgers and hot dogs, then taking a ...

With spring planting beginning around the U.S., it is critical to secure transit, along with the necessary risk‑coverage insurance, for vessels carrying fertilizers through the Strait of Hormuz. If ...

Spring has a way of quickening the pulse on the High Plains. As the days stretch and fields shed their winter chill, farmers itch to roll planters out of the shed. But this season, before seed hits ...

The best time to plant corn is typically in spring, two to three weeks after your region's last frost date. "Corn is frost-sensitive, and even a light freeze can kill young seedlings," says Jeremy ...

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - If you’ve recently done any driving through the rural parts of our area, you’ve probably seen tractors pulling planters down beautiful rows of prepared soil. That’s ...