The Shifting Market for Corn in the United States

Lend an ear, because the shifting market for corn in the United States means big things for commodity investors. Read more

Ranked: America’s Top Crops by Acres Harvested in 2023

The area devoted to growing the three top crops is bigger than the size of Texas. But even on that podium there’s only one king. Read more

The Uses of Corn: Industries Affected by High Corn Prices

Corn has many uses that make modern life possible. This infographic breaks down U.S. corn usage in 2020. Read more

The Periodic Table of Commodity Returns (2012-2021)

Energy fuels led the way as commodity prices surged in 2021, with only precious metals providing negative returns. Read more

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