PAW PAW, Mich. — Robb Rynd and his brother grew up farming and wanted to do more of it outside of their day jobs, so they went in together on what's now a little over 200 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum. Last year was a good year, and Rynd said he enjoyed walking the fields with his kids to see how the corn was doing.
Stressed corn grows in a field Aug. 18 in Paw Paw, Mich.
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Robb Rynd, left, inspects ears of corn from his brother, Gary Rynd, right, Aug. 18 at their field in Paw Paw, Mich.
Gary Rynd holds an ear of corn with patchy kernels, likely due to pollination problems, in Paw Paw, Mich.Â
Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, inspects an ear of corn Aug. 18 in Paw Paw, Mich. Climate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.
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Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, inspects corn for pollination issues Aug. 18 in Nottawa, Mich.
A corn plant shows signs of drought stress Aug. 18 in Paw Paw, Mich.
Robb Rynd pulls the husk off of an ear of corn as he inspects his crops for pollination issues Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Paw Paw, Mich. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Gary Rynd holds an ear of corn with patchy kernels, likely due to pollination problems, in Paw Paw, Mich.Â
Stressed corn grows in a field Aug. 18 in Paw Paw, Mich.
Robb Rynd, left, inspects ears of corn from his brother, Gary Rynd, right, Aug. 18 at their field in Paw Paw, Mich.
Nicolle Ritchie, an extension agent with Michigan State University, inspects an ear of corn Aug. 18 in Paw Paw, Mich. Climate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.
3 easy recipes from TikTok that highlight in-season summer corn
1. Corn Ribs
TikTok creator @fitgreenmind’s recipes always highlight delicious produce, and this recipe is no exception. These corn ribs served with spicy vegan mayo will beat out the burgers as the star of your next barbecue.Â
I know, I’m too late to the trend… 🌽
2. Mexican Corn Salad
If you love elote but you’re looking for something easier to eat you need to try this Mexican corn salad from @oscarins_kitchen.Â
She wanted something creamy, long and hard. Something warm that she can grab with 2 hands while she bit the sides. I knew she wanted a street corn. I came up with this Mexican Street Corn Salad. She blocked me and left me for the Elote Man.
3. Corn Ice Cream
It might sound like an unlikely combination, but TikTok creator @lahbco’s ice cream recipe uses corn as a base and it’s about to be your new favorite treat.
🌽CORN🌽 BELONGS IN ICE CREAM 🦠@gardenoflife agrees 🥴
