that's why I said "if given a choice"

We have plenty of soybean, wheat, oats, pastures, and every other type
of field (and fallow fields) in this part of the world (that Jay and I
fly in). Plus the occasional golf course, and I'm suprised by the grass
strips that I continually find that I never knew were there, just found
one the other day not 10 miles from my home airport that I didn't know
existed, and most aren't on the charts. Good to keep in mind (and it's
come in handy for my work on a medical helicopter).

Otherwise, if a corn field is your best bet, then I won't argue. Take
it.

The English gliding magazine "Sailplane and Gliding" had a whole series
a few years ago on how to recognise various crops from the air at
different times of the year; and which were ok for landing out in and
those that weren't. Kind of interesting reading. Does have some
applicability to powered flying and emergencies.

Just stay off the roads!
And stay away from the really dark fields with lots of gulls or other
birds hanging out, you won't like the smell when you open your door!!!

Ryan