The wisdom of the corn

John Heinz has a commanding view of the field from the cab of the Case IH combine. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Jon Heinz pulls up alongside the combine to unload corn. Press photo by Bob Steenson

John Heinz, at age 92, combines almost 1,700 acres of corn and 365 acres of soybeans this fall. Press photo by Bob Steenson

John Heinz emerges from another eight rows of corn being harvested south of Charles City. Press photo by Bob Steenson

John Heinz pilots a combine through one of his family's fields south of Charles City. Press photo by Bob Steenson