North Carolina corn farmer uses new tech and old techniques to …
WEB3 days ago · Corn farmers across the state are expecting low yields after a severe drought in June struck during a critical growth period. Fossil fuel combustion is fueling heavier rains and more extreme ...
I Asked 2 Corn Farmers the Best Way To Cook Corn—They Both …
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Not surprisingly, corn farmers agree it’s a perfect summer dish, and that the best way to cook corn on the cob is nothing fancy or difficult—boil it in water. “To cook [corn], boil it for three minutes , then put butter and salt and pepper on it and go at it,” says Mike Buis, a farmer from Martinsville, Indiana, who farms 3,000 acres of ...
Iowa Corn: For Farmers and Consumers
WEBMeet Iowa corn farmers, see the many ways corn is used, and connect with Iowa Corn across the state.
Minnesota Corn Growers. Advocacy for Minnesota Corn Farmers
WEB5 days ago · Minnesota corn farmers are continuously working to improve and become better stewards of our state’s natural resources while maintaining a thriving rural economy. Minnesota Corn is dedicated to identifying and promoting opportunities for corn growers while enhancing quality of life.
Sustainability - National Corn Growers Association
WEBJul 26, 2024 · U.S. corn farmers are committed to continuous improvement in the production of corn, a versatile crop providing abundant high-quality food, feed, renewable energy, biobased products and ecosystem services.
Corn Farming Guide: How Corn Farmers Plant and Grow Crops
WEBWant to learn how experienced farmers plant and grow corn? Learn how Nebraska’s farmers produce some of the highest quality corn in the nation. Corn farming is a complex skill, one that benefits from a deep understanding of the land as well as adaptable planning.
Career Basics: Corn Farmer Job Duties & Salary - Nebraska Corn …
WEBCorn farmers are responsible for all aspects of their crop’s life cycle. They care for the fields, plant the corn seeds, manage the growing season and harvest the mature crop. They also apply any needed fertilizer to help the crop grow and monitor the fields for insect predation, disease and weeds.
How Agroforestry Could Help Revitalize America’s Corn Belt
WEB5 days ago · How Agroforestry Could Help Revitalize America’s Corn Belt. By practicing agroforestry — growing trees alongside crops and livestock, for example — farmers can improve soils, produce nutrient-rich foods, and build resilience to climate change. Now, a movement is emerging to bring this approach to the depleted lands of the Corn Belt.
Corn is America’s Largest Crop in 2019 - USDA
WEBJul 29, 2019 · Despite an unusually wet spring followed by an unusually cool June, America’s corn farmers planted even more than they did last year. U.S. farmers have planted 91.7 million acres of corn in 2019, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
NCGA Releases U.S. Corn Sustainability Goals and Report
WEBJun 8, 2021 · Farmer-leaders of NCGA are setting five environmental national efficiency goals to further enhance corn production sustainability in the United States by 2030: Increase land-use efficiency by 12%. Increase irrigation water use efficiency by 15%.