February Corn Usage for Ethanol and Other Products Reaches 469 Million Bushels

February 2026 saw significant corn utilization across the United States, with 469 million bushels processed for ethanol production and various other industrial applications, according to new federal agricultural data.

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released figures showing corn consumption patterns for the 28-day period of February 2026, following the 31-day January reporting period.

The grain crushing report provides insight into how American-grown corn is being utilized in the ethanol industry and other manufacturing sectors that rely on corn as a primary ingredient.

These monthly statistics help track agricultural commodity flows and provide important market information for farmers, processors, and industry analysts monitoring grain usage trends nationwide.