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title: The Expanding Role of Corn
description: Learn about the research that is bringing corn to new markets, increasing demand for the crop while building a more environmentally friendly future.
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# The Expanding Role of Corn

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## The Expanding Role of Corn

### Corn is making everyday products more environmentally friendly

A major focus of corn farmers' investment in research is identifying new uses for corn that not only increase demand, but also produce a future of greener products. 

![newuses_ebook_mockup-1](https://info.mncorn.org/hs-fs/hubfs/newuses_ebook_mockup-1.jpg?width=300&name=newuses_ebook_mockup-1.jpg)*Learn more about the following research projects:*

- Corn-based plastics
- ethanol extends range of electric vehicles
- Future of corn-based packaging materials
- Expanding the uses of ethanol in consumer products

 

 

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