Tag: Us crops

According to the USDA Economic Research Service, corn is the number one crop in America by a significant margin. However, defining the most common grain in America requires a crucial distinction between which is most widely produced and which is most consumed directly by people.

Corn, or maize, is by far the main grain in North America, with the United States leading the world in both production and consumption. This versatile grain has a long history on the continent and is central to modern agriculture, economics, and diet.