Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:44PM CDT
USDA announced enrollment began Sept. 16 for the 2026 crop year and will run through Dec. 11. USDA also will open ARC/PLC enrollment for the 2027 crop year from Nov. 2 through March 15, 2027.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 4:53AM CDT
Yield comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether a hybrid produces a fixed ear or one that flexes by girth, length or kernel depth, the ultimate goal remains the same for corn breeders.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:41AM CDT
Reports of corn ear mold, ear rot and pre-harvest kernel sprouting are increasing across parts of the Corn Belt and Southern Plains as a persistent pattern of heat and rainfall raises concerns about grain quality.
