Money Candy corn: The Halloween candy that divides a nation. Its original name? ‘Chicken feed’ October 2, 2022Mike Snider, USA TODAYComments Off on Candy corn: The Halloween candy that divides a nation. Its original name? ‘Chicken feed’ First harvested in the late 19th century, candy corn at Halloween is irresistible to some and gross to others. How the candy is made might scare you.