The eight weeks from pollination to grain fill determine final corn yields. Understanding each stage helps protect yield ...

Which farming strategies can help agricultural operations better manage yield risks caused by climate change and fluctuating prices in the agricultural product market? A new study by ZALF published in ...

Increasing agricultural yields through crop diversification may help achieve food and nutrition security. However, the benefits of a transition from monoculture to crop rotation may be reduced if ...

Heavy rains and hail have triggered widespread nutrient deficiencies, disease pressure and weed threats in parts of Illinois ...

Drought indicators are essential for agricultural sustainability. This research employs causal inference and information theory to identify the most representative drought indicator (index or variable ...

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have helped uncover a hidden ally in the fight against one of agriculture's greatest threats—salty soil. Led by Chinese collaborator Dr. Yanfen Zheng, the ...

US corn yields are expected to reach a record high for the upcoming harvest, though the impact of hot temperatures and diseases may affect the outcome, according to final estimates released Friday by ...

The topic of food security and sustainable agricultural systems is a crucial one, particularly as environmental degradation escalates. “Recently, organic agricultural systems have drawn much attention ...

The International Grains Council raised its forecast for 2026/27 global corn production, mainly reflecting improved prospects ...