The global corn production for the 2025/26 crop year is estimated to reach 1.29 billion tons, mainly due to strong growth in the United States and China, according to data released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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The international corn market is facing downward pressure on prices after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released updated figures in January 2026, showing a clear surplus outlook for the 2025/26 crop year. According to the USDA, the global corn production for the 2025/26 crop year is estimated to reach 1.29 billion tons, an increase of 1.02% from previous forecasts. This upward revision reflects a more abundant supply than expected, mainly from the world's two largest corn-producing countries, the United States and China. The weekly analysis by the Mato Grosso Agricultural Economics Institute (Imea) indicates that the global production increase stems from improved yields and expanded harvest areas in both countries, surpassing initial market expectations. In the United States, corn production was revised up to 432.34 million tons, 1.60% higher than the previous estimate. Favorable weather conditions and the high application of technology continue to maintain ...