A new study highlights the economic impact of U.S. corn refiners.

John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, says the 25 U.S. corn refining facilities process 10-15 percent of all corn produced in America.

“That supports over 167,000 jobs in America and produces economic output of $47 billion,” he says. “$3.3 billion are paid in terms of the state and federal taxes because of our industry.”

He tells Brownfield the report highlights the role corn refiners play in the nation’s ag and economic value chain.

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