Domestic corn production has been boosted by nearly a century of subsidies in the form of direct payments, crop insurance programs, and price supports for American farmers. These totaled reached $3.2 billion in 2024, making corn the most-subsidized crop in the country.

Is Coca-Cola changing the recipe for its flagship soda? President Trump announced earlier this week that the company agreed to switch a primary ingredient for its U.S. beverages, but Coca-Cola hasn't yet confirmed that.