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Fields of Corn:
Miles of Maize:
More corn is grown around the globe than any other grain: over 900 million tons in 2010, using 13 percent of all cropland. Corn plants grow from seeds to towering stalks -- some types reach more than 12 feet (4 meters) high -- in only a few months. This translates to as much as five inches (13 centimeters) a day during some growth stages! |