The energy sector accounts for 40% of the value of global commodity exports. And there’s a key product within it that dominates international trade. Read more
Corn has many uses that make modern life possible. This infographic breaks down U.S. corn usage in 2020. Read more
The Western U.S. is no stranger to droughts. But this year’s is one of the worst yet. Here’s a historical look at U.S. droughts since 1999. Read more
Coffee is the third most consumed beverage globally. Here we visualize the countries that have the highest coffee production in the world. Read more
Over half of the world’s population lives on rice as a staple food, but just a few countries dominate global rice production. Read more
How much has the world’s land use changed over the last 10,000 years, and how have forests been impacted? Read more
This graphic shows a timeline of when 15 different animals became domesticated, based on archaeological findings. Read more
As the most-used natural fiber, cotton has become the most important non-food agricultural product. Read more
The U.S. has 1.5 billion pounds of cheese in cold storage across the country—around $3.4 billion worth of cheese. Read more
Here are the largest cocoa producing countries globally—from Côte d’Ivoire to Brazil—as cocoa prices hit record highs. Read more