Strong corn stalks are a bit like the proverbial double-edge sword. On one hand, they perform a critical job that supports farmers’ high-yield efforts. On the other, stalks often shred equipment tires ...

The old agricultural adage goes, “knee-high by the 4th of July.” It’s a visual cue indicating whether farmers will have a ...

With corn stalks facing greater risks of being toppled by extreme winds, Bayer AG is working to make the plants shorter. So-called short-stature corn will grow around five feet (1.5 meters) to seven ...

Scientists have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels. Scientists at Washington State University have found ...