S2 Ep 3: : Why so CORNy?: corn as food, fuel, and feed

Are you ready for an EARful about corn!? Why is corn in everything? We will discuss the unexpected places corn may be popping up in the food on your plate. How much of America's corn is actually feeding people, and how much is feeding livestock? Don't forget the big biofuel debate--is it better for the environment, worse, or neutral? And what about these government subsidies?? We cover it all! Also mentioned: The Omnivore's Dilemma Curiosity Corner Topics: yoga (yin and face), frownies, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Espresso, whole house water filters Articles: How corn ethanol for biofuel fed climate change How the US became a global corn superpower Corn & other feed grains US corn use by market year EPA: Biofuels & the environment Interactions between US biofuels policy & the endangered species act Corn: it's everything Corn free diet We’re out here talking to ourselves, therefore we currently participate in NO paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Above mentioned products are simply based on our own opinions and lived experiences, and are shared so that we all continue to expand our horizons, together. Additionally, this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. Music by AudioCoffee:⁠ https://www.audiocoffee.net/⁠ , thank you for sharing your talent! Find us on instagram @thehandthatfeedsus, send us feedback through DM or email us at [email protected]! Your support means the world to us. Like, follow, rate, review, and subscribe!