The Corn Belt is a region in the United States known for its high production of corn. States that are typically considered part of the Corn Belt include Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Ohio.
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Meat Belt might be a better name for the Corn Belt because most
of the corn is grown for animal consumption, particularly pigs. The
grain is fed to animals, either on the farms themselves or in
special complexes or on feedlots. Although corn is produced in the
Corn Belt, it is not necessarily the ultimate product, beef from
cattle and pork from hogs and pigs are.