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In reply to the discussion: Summer's almost gone [View all]

Nittersing

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3. Had to Google "Cow corn"
Sat Aug 31, 2024, 08:55 AM
Aug 2024

It's my favorite pic of the bunch.

What is Cow (Field) Corn?

When looking at a fresh ear of cow corn, also known as dent corn or field corn, it is easy to identify—there is a dent, or dimple, in the crown of each individual corn kernel. Cow corn has high starch and low sugar content, which means it's not sweet and juicy like the corn you buy to eat from your grocery store or farmers market. Farmers allow cow corn to dry on the stalks in the field before harvesting since it's not intended to eat fresh. Most cow corn in the U.S. grows as animal feed, although some varieties of dent corn end up as a grain in products like chips, cornmeal, and masa. This type of corn contributes to making bourbon and moonshine. The majority of corn grown in the U.S. is yellow dent corn, though you may also find dent corn in a wide variety of colors.

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Summer's almost gone [View all] Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 OP
Very Nice nwliberalkiwi Aug 2024 #1
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #2
Had to Google "Cow corn" Nittersing Aug 2024 #3
Thank for the interesting addition! Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #7
Very nice, Mousetoes! brer cat Aug 2024 #4
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #8
These are just fabulous, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2024 #5
Thanks! I've been out shooting an art show since this morning Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #9
nice set! HAB911 Aug 2024 #6
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #10
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