US Corn Farmers Drive Sustainability Gains: Reduced Water, Energy, and Land Use

Advancements in US Corn Production

• 💡 Since 1980, US corn production has achieved significant sustainability improvements, requiring 56% less water, 55% less energy, and 44% less land per bushel.
• 📈 Greenhouse gas emissions and soil erosion per bushel have also seen substantial reductions of 48% and 40%, respectively.

Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol

• 🎯 The US Grains Council has established the Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol, covering 11 impact categories.
• 📄 This protocol uses a mass balance approach to issue records of sustainability for US corn meeting its standards.
• 🌍 Over 18.2 million metric tons of US corn with sustainability records have been exported to 37 countries.

Future Sustainability Goals

• 🌱 By 2030, the US Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association aim to further reduce land, water, and energy use by more than 10% from current levels.

Evolution of Corn Futures

• ⏳ Corn futures, first launched in 1877, have evolved in parallel with the industry's advancements.
• 🚀 CME Group corn futures will continue to reflect the ongoing progress and innovations within the corn sector.