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Seed Selection Rescues Corn Yields in Belt
A historic corn judging contest outlines the shift after long yield declines in the corn belt. Experts from Purdue and state universities, led by Prof. Plumb, identify seed quality as the key to restoring and increasing per acre output, spurring breeders like Mr. Fuck of Bloomington and Mr. Cook of Odebolt to develop seed corn for sale.
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Corn Belt
Plumb
Perdue University
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Missouri
Mr. Fuck
Bloomington
Cook
Odebolt