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Corn DeTasseling: A Summer Rite On the Way Out July 27, 2010

So, growing up in the midwest did you ever detassel corn?

Mom did. Growing up in Iowa as a kid, it was a regular summer job for her and Terry, her younger brother. Though she might not miss the hot, humid work, it’s a summer job that may be changing.

A summer rite in Iowa fields — thousands of teenagers detasseling corn plants — is likely on the way out.

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1. Pennee Murphree - July 27, 2010

One hot, humid miserable job!

2. Wendy Kenney - July 27, 2010

Pea podding too!!