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In light of export vulnerabilities, U.S. farmers and cooperatives are turning inward, seeking alternative uses for their crops. Chris Bouchard, CEO of Gold Eagle Cooperative, outlines efforts to expand domestic demand through processed products like ethanol derived from corn and biofuel alternatives for soybeans. About 8% of U.S. corn is directly consumed by humans, with the remainder transformed into livestock feed or processed into ethanol, which helps reduce reliance on imported fuels and bolsters the agricultural economy.