Last year's cornfield covered in snow,
awaits another springtime....
 

In the spring, fertilizer (liquid, dry or animal manure) is
applied to the field to  replace vital nutrients.
 

The field is plowed,  turning over the soil
and mixing in the fertilizer.
 

After plowing, the field is worked
to get the soil ready for planting.
 

The planter sows  the corn kernels at equal spacing
and pre-determined depth.
 

Liquid nitrogen is often applied,
along with herbicide to control weeds.
 

With adequate temperature and moisture,
within days the seed germinates, sprouts
and a tiny stem emerges.
 

The soil between the rows is cultivated when
the corn is just inches high.

Corn can easily  reach 8 - 10 feet or taller
before it's finished growing.
 
 

The corn kernels mature and harden
as the stalk gradually dries.
 

In mid- November, a combine cuts the stalks
and shells the kernels.....
 
 

The combine empties it's bin into a truck headed for market.
 

Corn is trucked and stored in huge silos, or piled
on the ground as in this photo.
 

Corn has many uses; food products, animal feed and
most popular.... ethanol for fuel.