Study shows corn farming a major driver for U.S. economy

The chief economist with the National Corn Growers Association says a new study shows corn farming is a major driver of the U.S. economy. Krista Swanson says it reaches over 500 different industry sectors in all 50 states. “In 2024, corn farmers in the United States grew 14.9 billion bushels of corn that was valued […]

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