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Where was corn first grown??

Central Mexico 

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How much protein is in corn?

3.27 g

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When is corn ready to be harvest? 

Fall

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What family does corn come from?

Grass Family 

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What can corn be used to produce?

Fuel alcohol

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True or False 

Corn looks different than what it did when it was first created?

True!

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What is the scientific name for corn?

Zea Mays 

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True or False

Is corn grown on every CONTINENT?

False!

Not grown in Antarctica 

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How much corn can be grown in an acer?

130 bushels 

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Can the entire corn be used?

Yes!

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When was corn first created??

7,000-10,000 years ago 

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What is another name for corn?

Maize 

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How much corn is grown in the u.s each year?

90 million acres 

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How much does corn weigh per bushel?

About 56 pounds

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What is the husk (outer layer/skin) used for?

The husk can be used for tamales

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True or false corn is a fruit.

True

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When do you plant corn?

Spring

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What temperature should the soil be when you plant corn?

Anywhere ranging from 60-65 degrees fahrenheit. 

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What temperature sure the soil be when you plant corn?

Anywhere ranging from 60-65 degrees fahrenheit. 

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What are the 6 hybrids of corn?

1. dent

2. flint

3. pod

4. popcorn

5. flour

6. sweet corn

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What is the bushel weight of corn?

56 pounds

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How many kernels does a 16 row of corn have?

800

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What state produces the most corn?

Iowa 

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How long does it take corn to grow?

Corn maturity varies depending on the variety and weather conditions but most corn is ready anywhere between 60-65 days.

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What colors of corn are there?

blackish

blue-gray

purple

green

red

white and yellow