Originally made from steel, Stalk Knockers’ second iteration debuted in 2018—SuperFlex, a rubber poly version capable of bending 90 degrees without stress cracking. Almost 90% of current sales ...

Common stalk borer eggs typically begin to hatch at 575-degree days, according to Varenhorst. He says the caterpillars finish hatching and begin development on weeds and grasses at 750-degree days.

The corn's shorter stalks are designed for improved durability when strong winds strike. “We feel like short stature corn hybrids are going to be one of those key technologies that's going to ...

In the Corn Belt, that's corn rootworm, also known as the "billion dollar bug." The insect feeds on corn roots, limiting the plant's nutrient supply and making stalks prone to falling over.