Kernels of Corn History

Woven throughout the colorful history of corn production are numerous individuals – farmers, mechanical inventors, scientists, and others – who have created the rich and fascinating fabric of corn history. In a special 1992 edition, TIME Magazine described corn hybridization as"“one ofmankind'ss greatest achievements in the last 1,000 years"”"“Kernels of Corn History"” authored by fifth-generation Iowa farmer Steve Kenkel and South Dakota author/publisher Loretta Sorensen, brings together the story of 18 Iowa hybrid seed corn companies and detailed information about development of early corn farming implements those farmers used. The book also features a pictorial tour of Kenkel's one-of-a-kind corn museum, which evolved from his research efforts. The book is the outgrowth of 10 years of work. Kenkel began in 2003 with a search for information about Iowa's Shelby County hybrid seed corn companies. Readers will enjoy a snapshot of the history of some innovative farmers and equipment manufacturers who have contributed to the captivating history of corn farming in America. FREE SHIPPING