The World’s Most Valuable Cash Crop

This data visualization answers the question: what is the world’s most valuable cash crop? Read more

Charted: Global Wheat Production, by Country

Wheat production is largely diversified around the world, though three major producers emerge: China, India, and Russia. 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

Charted: $5 Trillion in Global Commodity Exports, by Sector

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

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