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 ...

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 ...