Moulds and fungi are estimated to be a factor in over 5% of deaths globally, and thrive in the warm and humid conditions that ...

Aspergillus lives in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, and nuts. Crops which are frequently infected include corn, sorghum, pearl millet, rice, and wheat. Other food plants that can be contaminated ...

Researchers warn that rising global temperatures could lead to a significant increase in Aspergillus infections across the US, Europe, and Asia. This potentially deadly fungus, which affects the ...

New York University scientists are using artificial intelligence to determine which genes collectively govern nitrogen use efficiency in plants such as corn, with the goal of helping farmers ...

A mixed day in the ag markets Tuesday. John Heinberg, Total Farm Marketing, says soybeans saw profit taking pressure early Tuesday but clawed back to close slightly higher with the help of the ...

He says fundamentally it would help to see more progress with China and for corn and wheat futures to finally bottom as they have been anchoring the complex. Corn and wheat both scored reversals ...

KANSAS CITY — Amid a developing global trade war, US and world corn production are projected at record highs for 2025, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s May 12 World Agricultural ...

In the United States, farmers have access to federally subsidized crop insurance — a backstop that affords them some peace of mind in the face of extreme weather. When droughts, floods, or other ...

The 25th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta will be held at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 27. Over 64,000 ears of corn were consumed at last year's event. The festival ...

It’s early corn (maize) season in Nigeria, the perfect time to enjoy fresh, roasted or boiled corn paired with African pear or coconut. One medium ear of corn has about 90–100 calories ...