Most Corn Fields Aren’t Growing the Corn You Eat—Here’s What They’re Actually Used For
The Surprising Difference Between Sweet Corn and the Corn Covering America’s Farmland
If you’ve ever driven through rural America during summer, you’ve probably seen them.
Miles upon miles of towering cornfields stretching to the horizon.
At first glance, it seems obvious what all that corn is for. After all, corn is one of the most popular foods in the United States. From backyard barbecues to county fairs, it’s a staple of summer meals.
But here’s the surprising truth:
Most of the corn growing in those enormous fields isn’t the sweet corn you find on your dinner plate.
