In their place, they’re planting sweet potatoes and leafy greens such as spinach, kale and romaine lettuce. Why sweet potatoes? Peas and sweet corn fell farthest in California and Washington, while potatoes slid in Maine and North Dakota. Hank Scott, of Long and Scott, producer of fabled Zellwood sweet corn in Mount Dora, Fla., explains why sweet corn farmers are rethinking their planting mix. Sweet corn shouldn’t be confused with the field corn common in states such as Iowa, Nebraska and Illinois.

Source: Washington Post April 20, 2019 14:37 UTC