Life on the farm during fall is full of beauty but also hustle and bustle as many farmers are working to get their crops harvested. After many months of work, it is time for corn farmers across the state to reap the benefits of their labors. Driving across Iowa it is easy to see why we are often referred to as the corn state. Fieldsupon-fields of this a-maiz-ing crop (pun intended) are being harvested, hauled and taken to be further processed this fall. It can seem like there is more corn than we know what to do with, but the corn grown here in Iowa is used for over 4,000 products, making it not only a versatile crop but also a renewable crop! Have you ever wondered what corn is all used for? Here is the breakdown:
That’s right! Corn is used to create fuel, feed, fiber, food and ever more of the things you use daily in your lives! Iowa doesn’t just grow corn, corn grows Iowa!