01. Trophy Worthy Corn

At Kellogg we pride ourselves on using the best ingredients in our food. In 1910 we awarded a $1,000 trophy (made by Tiffany and Company and worth $24,000 in today’s dollars*) for the best ear of corn grown in the United States that year. More than 1,000 ears of corn, representing all 50 states, were submitted with a prized ear from Indiana claiming victory. The grower of the winning ear, Fred C. Palin, never had a doubt

as he was quoted in the local paper saying, “When I left for Omaha to exhibit the ear…I showed it to the station agent with the words, ‘That’s the ear I’m going to win the $1,000 trophy with.’