Charted: 150 Years of Corn, Wheat, and Soy Yields in America

With nearly 180 bushels of corn grown per acre in 2023, this is the data behind the corny American love story. Read more

How America’s Major Crop Farmlands Compare to Entire Countries

Growing the big four American crops—corn, soybean, hay, and wheat—require farmlands bigger than entire countries. Read more

Mapped: The 10 Dirtiest Cities in America

San Bernardino County in California is home to two of the 10 dirtiest cities in the United States: San Bernardino city and Ontario. Read more

Charted: U.S. Net Immigration, by President (2001-2024)

Net immigration increased the most under current U.S. President Joe Biden’s term. How do previous presidents compare? Read more

Ranked: Worst U.S. Cities For Rush Hour Traffic

Congestion resulted in U.S. drivers losing an average of 42 hours to traffic jams in 2023, equal to about one work week. Read more

Mapped: Infant Child-Care Costs by U.S. State

D.C. recorded the highest annual average infant center-based child care costs in 2023. Which other states had the highest costs? Read more

The Companies Most Exposed to the U.S. Port Strike

The historic port strike is set to disrupt up to 49% of U.S. imports. Here are the companies most at risk, ranked by import volume. Read more