It’s one of the busiest times of year on the farm. Combines and grain carts are rolling, harvesting corn from the fields, day and night. Finally, farmers are reaping the toll of their months of labor. Did you know that the corn grown right here in Iowa doesn’t just go to feed livestock and power cars on the road? There are over 4,000 everyday products that corn is used in. From the cosmetics you put on in the morning, to the corn-fed protein in your fridge and the sweetener in your favorite beverage. Corn is all around us! Thank you for subscribing to Warm Welcomes from the Farm , we hope you enjoy this edition and learn more about the amazing uses for Iowa’s #1 crop!
One of the ways we enjoy corn every day is through high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a sweetener made from corn that’s used in many foods and drinks. Despite common misconceptions, high fructose corn syrup is nutritionally similar to table sugar and is safe to enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Learn more from Dr. Ruth MacDonald, Professor of Food Sciences and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University.