Have you ever passed by a large corn farm and wonder why the farmers are removing the tassels? If so, you might ask yourself if you're supposed to be doing the same. The reason this is often done ...

When the corn begins to show tassels (strands at the top of the plant), wind blows the pollen from the tassels to the silks of the just-forming ears. That’s why it’s best to plant the corn in ...

Figure 1. Corn plant in the 5-leaf growth stage. (Tip of Leaf 5 no longer points upward, so it is the "indicator Leaf.") In some situations (particularly as the plant nears tasseling), Leaf 1 may have ...

This is especially important for high-performance corn hybrids that require up to 38% of needed nitrogen post-tassel. You can watch this video to learn more about how Optinyte technology works ...

graminicola overwinters in corn residue on the surface of the field ... Continued spore production may result in disease spread up the plant after tasseling. If the plant is mechanically damaged (e.g.