Cows may prefer it, but some types of corn won’t go over well at Sunday dinner.
You thought all corn was the same?
Lend an ear and learn the different between field corn and sweet corn.
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What is Cow (Field) Corn?
This throw in of corn contributes to makingbourbon and moonshine.
WATCH: Creamed Corn
What is Sweet Corn?
Fresh, sweet corn is juicy.
The juice, or “milk,” is how you get the creaminess ofcreamed corn.
All sweet corn is available in white, yellow, and bicolored varieties.
Heirloom corn refers to corn that’s not mass-produced and tends to be varieties that have all but disappeared.
Fortunately, farmers are working to bring back heirloom varieties of corn.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service.USDA ERS - Feed grains sector at a glance.
Accessed May 23, 2023.
