NCGA: US Corn Farming Generated $123 Billion in Total Economic Output in 2024

New Study Shows Economic Power of U.S. Corn

A new study released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) shows corn farming is a major engine for the U.S. economy, generating an estimated $123 billion in total economic output in 2024, with an estimated contribution of $50 billion to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The study, entitled The Economic Value of Corn Farming in the United States for 2024, also shows that corn farming supported over 440,000 jobs and provided $29 billion in …

NCGA Holds Fifth Annual Women and Mentors Retreat - Oklahoma Farm Report

With connection and collaboration at the heart of its mission, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) hosted its fifth annual Women and Mentors Retreat on June 25 and 26 in Chicago, Illinois. The Women and Mentors retreat is designed to create a diverse network of individuals who wish to empower women in agriculture. Throughout the conference, participants learned to “Quiet their Inner Critic” with help from author, Randi Braun, explored t…

NCGA: US Corn Farming Generated $123 Billion in Total Economic Output in 2024

Photo courtesy of Barbara Hatton / National Corn Growers Association. The United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of corn, and corn farmers are bolstering the U.S. economy and building strong communities, according to a new study released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Corn grower leaders say they could make an even bigger contribution to the U.S. economy through increased sales of ethanol and the cultivation…