Few are more invested in our land and food than America’s corn farmers. Yet agriculture is often unfairly criticized, oversimplifying the practices that made the U.S. the world’s most productive and sustainable. Americans have a right to be concerned if they take the current narrative around corn at face value. But as with many high-profile debates, the truth is often lost in sensationalism.
Most Americans picture farming through the lens of nostalgic Americana. Modern agriculture is a high-tech enterprise driven by data, innovation, and precision tools that go far beyond traditional farming. Behind that image is a powerful economic engine. U.S. agriculture accounts for nearly one-fifth of the national economy, supporting 23 million jobs. It’s not driven by distant corporations, but powered by the 96% of
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