The US spent millions eradicating corn smut (huitlacoche). Now it's a fine-dining delicacy.

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Huitlacoche, also known as the "Mexican truffle," is an edible fungus that forms on undeveloped corn ears and sells for as much as $40 a pound.

Vladimir Putin's latest economic assault on the West is fueling fears of a global food crisis

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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivering a speech in Moscow.

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Ron DeSantis' past views could come back to bite him in Iowa, a critical state for any GOP challenger to Trump

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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MAP: From the Bible Belt to the Rust Belt, the United States has 13 distinct 'belts'

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Regions of America that transcend state lines include the Bible Belt and the Rust Belt.

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