Maintaining seed quality has been a subject of study in the Farm Journal Test Plots for many years. Through our program, the plot crew has learned how to handle seed in order to maximize its potential ...

Two farmers discuss how planter checks, fall soil sampling and rapid hybrid evaluation help them adapt and stay competitive in corn production.

As climate change intensifies and chemically treated crops dominate the market, many farmers are turning to sustainable practices like organic farming and seed preservation. A key part of this shift ...

Mother Nature wraps every kernel of seed corn in a thin protective coat, called the pericarp. It covers the seed like skin, providing a first line of defense against soil pathogens, pests and ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question. Much depends on how the seeds were ...

SGS has been authorized by Bayer Crop Science to conduct corn trait testing in Canada, providing a domestic alternative to U.S.-based laboratories. The move enables faster turnaround times, reduces ...