When an unnamed hurricane made landfall near Cameron on Aug. 8, 1940, floodwaters followed in its wake that inundated ...

Since A&W Root Beer became the first American restaurant to franchise in 1925, the U.S.—not to mention the rest of the world—has been dominated by chains. Iconic establishments like the ...

A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots, but some varieties, including many used for ...

The domestication of maize is one of the greatest examples of humankind's impact on evolution. Early farmers' pre-industrial plant breeding choices turned corn from a nearly inedible crop into the ...

New research from the University of Illinois shows that gene-edited bacteria can supply early corn plants the equivalent of 35 pounds of nitrogen from the air. Study co-author Connor Sible, research ...

Ear count, not just population, makes corn yield. The first step to more ears per field is stand and ear counts. Determine the causes of gaps, late-emerging plants and missing ears so you know how ...

Corn snakes, known for their docile nature and vibrant colors, are popular pets and non-venomous. They are native to the southeastern and central United States, helping control the rodent population.

Far too many hunters think February is just for attending sport shows and dreaming about next year. When in fact, there are plenty of hunting and trapping opportunities available this month across the ...

One example of public debate over the use of a genetically modified plant involves the case of Bt corn. Bt corn expresses a protein from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Prior to construction ...

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