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Beyond the dinner table: The many uses of corn
Discover how corn impacts medicine, manufacturing, and more
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Corn is one of the most important and versatile crops grown on Earth. Its uses stretch far beyond the realm of foodstuffs, and if corn harvests continue to decline there will be a lot more to miss than cornbread. Corn and corn-derived products are used in everything from medicines to car parts, and even in the production of biodegradable plastics. In fact, the ethanol derived from corn is a key component in renewable fuel.
Want to know more? Read on to learn about the many products made out of corn.
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