This is fresh corn. I guess we could spread it on the roof and dry it...
I figured if you were already shelling it, it would be close anyway.
Do you have a vacuum sealer (Food Saver) from Costco?
If so, boil some water in a big pot with a couple tablespoons of sugar, dunk the shucked corn in it for 3 minutes and then dash it in cold water for 10. Once cold, bust each ear in half, and put a (your) family meal sized portion in a bag and seal it. Put it in the freezer. You can boil or microwave the bags em at mealtime.
No, it's not as wonderful as sweet corn farm fresh. Yes, it's better than any other substitute. No, the mush on a cob from Kentucky fried is no longer corn 'o cob. It has transgressed the boundaries of edible. I believe it's a poor construction grade sealant. Very poor grade.
No, actually, we bought several dozen ears from the local farmer's market for the express purpose of preserving it using this method. We had some with steaks last night, and it was good. The family ate it all. YMMV, but hey... worth a try. If not, at least you've got a vacuum sealer to save your vintage 56 Chevy carburetor parts with, without fear of environmental damage. (California regulates cow farts now, does it not?)
OTOH, if you don't have a vacuum sealer, uh... I really don't know what to do with it. Compost??
How much corn chowder can you eat??
I'm pinging Pam the Pro. Wait for it.