There are many kinds of corn ear rots that cause significant damage to corn. Altogether, 79 million bushels of corn were impacted by corn ear rot in 2024. 1 Not only will they reduce yields and grain ...

Dealing with mycotoxins in corn during harvest can be double trouble for farmers. Not only do they reduce yields and grain quality, but if contaminated grain is fed to livestock, it can lead to ...

• Opt for smaller to medium-sized ears of corn for sweeter, more tender kernels. • Look for ears with green, moist husks and avoid those with brown or dried husks. • If you can, buy corn directly from ...

Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, inspects an ear of corn for pollination issues Aug. 18 in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) Buy Photo The Gazette offers ...