Maize (Corn)Global Production: ~1.2 billion tons annually. Primary Uses: Human consumption, animal feed, biofuel production, and industrial products. Major Producers: United States, China, Brazil, Argentina, and Ukraine.
RiceGlobal Production: ~510 million tons of milled rice annually. Primary Uses: Staple food for more than half the world's population. Major Producers: China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
WheatGlobal Production: ~780 million tons annually. Primary Uses: Bread, pasta, pastries, and other baked goods. Major Producers: China, India, Russia, United States, and France.
BarleyGlobal Production: ~150 million tons annually. Primary Uses: Animal feed, brewing (beer production), and human consumption. Major Producers: Russia, Germany, France, Ukraine, and Australia.
SorghumGlobal Production: ~60 million tons annually. Primary Uses: Human food (in Africa and Asia), animal feed, and biofuel. Major Producers: United States, Nigeria, India, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
OatsGlobal Production: ~24 million tons annually. Primary Uses: Breakfast cereals, animal feed, and health products. Major Producers: Russia, Canada, Poland, Australia, and Finland.