The United States processed 523 million bushels of corn for ethanol production and other industrial applications during March 2026, according to new federal data.
The monthly grain processing report covers consumption patterns across the nation’s agricultural sector. March 2026 spanned 31 days, while the previous month of February included 28 days in the calendar period.
These figures represent the latest snapshot of how America’s corn crop gets utilized beyond traditional food production, with ethanol fuel manufacturing representing a significant portion of industrial corn demand.
The data comes from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, which tracks grain processing trends to help farmers, commodity traders, and policymakers understand market conditions in the agricultural sector.
