Looking around, you might not realize it, but corn is everywhere. In one form or another, it's in the cereals in your cupboard, the cosmetics and medicines in your bathroom, the kibble in your pet's ...

One of the most important agricultural activities in Kenya contributing to food security is maize farming. According to Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro), maize, ...

Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world’s land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Global Perspectives is a CNN editorial and live event series exploring the dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation. The first Global Perspectives live event, taking ...

Maize becomes India’s top ethanol feedstock, producing 182 crore litres (Nov 2025–Apr 2026); UP targets expanding maize area to 11.3 lakh ha by 2026-27.