Over the years the cost of producing corn has decreased. This decrease is largely due to the advanced technology used that ultimately allows for the mass production of corn. The ability to mass produce and have a surplus of corn has affected the profitability of corn versus that of fruits and vegetables. A major reason for the difference in profitability has to do with the variety of uses corn has. One of the most profitable by products of corn is high fructose corn syrup. The corn syrup has slowly become a staple ingredient in a variety of soft drinks and juices. Due to its versatility, corn has becomes a profitable crop for farmers because the demand for the product is rapidly growing.
