The U.S. drought picture has drastically changed over the past six months, but dry conditions continue to grip the western Corn Belt. Meteorologists say there’s a stark difference in planting ...

While sweet yellow and white corn are symbols of summer, when fall rolls around, multicolored dried corn peeks out from cornucopias and hangs on front door wreaths. And as pretty as these cobs can ...

A state climatologist says timely rains will be crucial as the drought situation expands in. Laura Edwards with State University Extension says there’s already a moderate drought in effect for the ...

Most sweet corn is ready to pick about three weeks after you see silks, the long hair-like strands sticking up from the top of the ear. Silks should be brown but not dried; the husks should still ...