Top crop -- The history of corn -- Corn crops -- Parts of a corn plant -- Glossary.
Summary:
Provides an overview of corn as an influential crop in the United States as well as growing, harvesting, and processing practices. Explores its origins, historical and current-day significance as a food source for humans and livestock, and its use in other products such as ethanol and shampoo.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.