what the smut is going on here? crazy looking stuff growing in these corn fields

came across this field of awesomeness thought I'd share

[@DallasHarv]

Huitlacoche, pronounced weet-la-COH-cheh, is a fungus that grows on ears of corn. It is also known as cuitlacoche, corn smut, and Mexican truffle. It is a plant disease that causes smut -multicellular fungi with many spores - to grow on maize and is a delicacy in Mexico

[@Midusgold]

Pretty sure those are mushrooms that grow on corn ears. Highly desirable in Mexico supposedly. But I wouldnt eat them if not sure 100% what they are and if safe.

[@lannyluckyj3227]

That doesn't look good

[@bpbrestorations2093]

No lol it doesnt