Plant breeders have long faced a stubborn dilemma: improving one trait in a crop often comes at the expense of another. Boosting kernel size might shrink the cob; selecting for taller plants might ...

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Every ear of corn is a record of thousands of microscopic decisions. As the maize plant builds its female inflorescence, a ...

Pests, disease and weather may all contribute to yield loss, but without pollination, there's no yield to lose. An Iowa-based ...

Short-stature corn is moving closer to mainstream production as seed companies refine hybrids with strong yields, improved ...

Of all the major style moments that dominated summer 2026, a certain decadently tasseled jacket may have topped them all. In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Miranda Priestly wore the museum-worthy, ...

The 46th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Honoring Tradition features Native American drumming, singing, dancing, food, artisans, cultural heritage activities. Native American dancers perform ...

I’m all ears for peak corn season. Priyanka Shahane is a writer for Food & Wine, specializing in kitchenware product reviews. She has over 12 years of experience writing and editing, plus over 20 ...

Not to be corny, but fresh corn on the cob is one of the highlights of summer. The ritual of shucking off the husk, grilling the whole cob or slicing off kernels to enjoy in a myriad of ways, like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Instagram Corn may seem straightforward to grow, but one small detail hidden beneath the husk helps explain why some ...