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U.S. corn growers are proud to work hard and be able to meet the demand for corn for food, feed, fuel and fiber. We’re also proud of the important role corn ethanol plays in reducing our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, in helping protect the environment and in boosting our nation’s economy. These resources were prepared to help you understand the truth regarding ethanol’s positive impact.

What's New

• Aug. 12: The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast a 12.3 billion bushel harvest of field corn for 2008, the second highest ever. The USDA also reported that the average farm price for corn will be $5.40 per bushel. Click here for the story.
• Aug. 7: Citing the importance of corn ethanol, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rejected an effort to cut the renewable fuels standard in half for one year. Click here for the story.
• July 23: Researchers at Purdue University released a study that found that higher oil prices are the predominant factor in higher demand for biofuels and higher corn prices. Three-quarters of the recent increase in the price of corn, they said, was attributable to higher oil prices, and one-quarter was tied to the ethanol tax credit. Click here for the story.

General Information

U.S. Corn Industry Statistics
In 2008, corn growers are expected to produce a harvest of 12.3 billion bushels, the second-highest on record. This document is updated monthly with the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

World of Corn
The document from the National Corn Growers Association summarizes all important statistics regarding corn production and consumption.

Annual Industry Outlook
The Renewable Fuels Association each year produces an outlook document that catalogs the important statistics for America’s domestic ethanol industry while providing the most recent, up-to-date facts about the production and use of fuel ethanol.

More Than Biofuels
The corn that goes into ethanol also will result in key coproducts that replace some of the corn that previously went straight into feed for livestock.

Ethanol Helps Rural Economies
Short transportation distances and local investment have led to most ethanol facilities being centrally located in the United States, providing more economic independence and energy security to our country while supporting local jobs.

Introductory Backgrounder
This document clarifies how corn ethanol has little impact on retail food prices, helps bring down the cost of gasoline at the pump and benefits our domestic economy.

A Tale of Two Corns
Most American consumers don’t realize the key differences between field and sweet corn, and why 99 percent of corn grown is not the kind you’ll find at your local farmer’s market.

Using Technology to Feed and Fuel the World
New technologies are allowing U.S. corn farmers to produce substantially more corn per acre of land in a sustainable way, thus helping to meet growing demand for food and fuel.

Ethanol Helps Lower Fuel Prices
Several studies show how ethanol has helped keep the high cost of gasoline from going even higher.