never think about. Now it is being used to manufacture ethanol to be used in our automobiles.
Consider corn flakes, pop corn, corn chowder, corn-on-the-cob, corn meal muffins, and corn syrup for adding a bit of sweetness to life.
It is fed to livestock which in turn provides protein to our diets.
Several industries used different parts of corn to make laundry detergents, printers’ inks, packaging materials, baby diapers, and automobile fuel filters. Cornstarch is used in a variety of products including the making of paper!
“Indian Corn” decorates our doors in the autumn and corn stalks stand to salute the harvest. Corn husk dolls entertain and delight adults as well as children. Fields of corn mazes also provide great entertainment and help raise funds for local organizations.
Microwave heat pads are filled with whole corn (see Maine Warmers) and used for warmth in the winter or to help relieve aches and pains. Frozen, they help reduce swelling and pain.
There is a whole bushel of information about corn at the National Corn Growers Association Web site.
http://www.ncga.com/education/main/FAQ.html#cob
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