"Shift in Global Trade: U.S. Loses Top Spot as Corn Exporter"

Brazil has surpassed the United States as the world's leading exporter of corn, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This shift in the corn hierarchy follows a trend of declining U.S. dominance in exports of staple commodities. Factors contributing to Brazil's rise include record corn harvests, intensified farming practices, and increased demand from China. Despite losing market share, U.S. growers are still selling more corn in absolute terms, partly due to domestic biofuel and livestock feed demand.