Rumbling down Minnesota’s highways are massive trucks holding ears of picked sweet corn. As quickly as possible, the corn is brought to food plants for processing and freezing or canning. Sweet corn is used in many recipes – from salsas, to soups, to tacos and casseroles.
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Minnesota ranks second in sweet corn production
About the cover: Sweet corn is identified by its unusual tassel. It makes up just 1 percent of Minnesota’s planted corn crop each year. Minnesota ranks first in harvested acres, but generally second in total production, behind Washington State. Photo by Andrea Johnson.
