Narrated by Max Raphael. Originally broadcast in 2008 as a segment of the History Channel program Modern marvels.
Summary:
Why is corn the largest agricultural crop in the world? Corn has fed the masses from ancient times to this day. Corn is not only a vegetable and a cereal grain; it is a commodity as well. Visit Lakeside Foods in Reedsburg, Wisconsin and see how tons of corn are harvested and canned within hours. Then it's off to VeraSun Energy in Charles City, Iowa, to discover how corn is converted into fuel
OCLC:
(OCoLC)190871126
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
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