Events Tagged: "maize"

Maize domesticated from teosinte in Mexico - beginning of corn cultivation that transforms civilizations

Columbus returns to Spain with maize - first New World crop introduced to Europe, initially used as animal feed

Maize cultivation spreads across Europe - grown in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy as animal feed and peasant food

Hybrid corn revolutionizes agriculture - yields increase dramatically, U.S. production dominates world markets

High-fructose corn syrup developed - maize derivative transforms food industry, becomes ubiquitous sweetener