All About the Corn ETF (CORN)

Corn is one of the oldest crops known to man. Dating back thousands of years to the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, corn is thought to be the second most cultivated crop in history behind wheat. Today, corn is a staple crop for the U.S., as we dominate the production of this yellow commodity. But what many people fail to realize is that corn is so much more than just a food, but instead it is a commodity that makes its way into a number of products we use in our lives. In fact, for the average U.S. citizen, it would be difficult to make it an entire day without using some kind of corn-based product. Its many uses include paints, dyes, toothpaste, cosmetics, beer, whiskey, explosives, solvents, anti-freeze, soaps, and much more [see also Invest Like Jim Rogers With These Three Agriculture Stocks ]. See the full story here → Related Posts: How Corn’s Massive Spike Impacts You Panic, Drought, Massive Gains For The Grains 25 Things Every Financial Advisor Should Know About Commodities When in Doubt Go to Cash Three Commodities Exhibiting Backwardation