The United States has lost its first position as a corn exporter to Brazil, but some analysts say that next year it may be different, and the United States is one of the largest corn producers in the world, occupying a leading position in the agriculture industry and crop production, according to us Agricultural Statistics, corn is one of the main crops in the United States, as it is grown on large areas in various states.
The South American country is dealing with many issues, and its crop agency “konap” has reduced its crop for the period 2023-2024 at 119.4 million tons, a decrease from 131.9 million tons last year, and konap blames the expected decline in acreage of corn planted less as farmers find more money in soybeans.
Experts say that climate changes have led to a decline in corn production, and they also expect the corn crop used for export to fall by about 11%, but warn that the crop will not be planted until early next year because things may change from time to time.
Corn is grown in various regions of the United States, but some states stand out with higher corn production, and among these states, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Indiana are the most productive.
Corn is used in many industries and sectors, it is used as food for humans and animals, products such as corn oils, sucrose and starch are made from it, and it is also used in the manufacture of biofuels, plastics and fiber.
The United States is considered one of the largest exporters of corn in the world, American corn is exported to several countries around the world, where it meets their needs in the feed and food industry.
