The U.S. has ceded its corn export crown to Brazil, possibly forever. For over fifty years, the United States held sway over the international corn market, exporting more of this essential commodity than any other nation. Recently, Brazil surpassed the US in corn exports. This change could be permanent. In 2023, the US accounted for […]
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