Cereal grain crops are grass species that are grown primarily for their edible seeds or grain. This group includes the world's six most widely grown crops: wheat, rice, corn, sorghum, millet, and barley. ... Wheat, barley, oats, and rye are considered small grains.

What is a small grain?

The term 'small grains' is generally used to refer to crops such as wheat, barley, oats, and rye. ... In addition to grain production for human consumption, they are also valued for their other uses. Growing small grains is beneficial to farmers as a means of farm feeding, as well as in the production of straw.

Is corn a major grain?

The major feed grains are corn, sorghum, barley, and oats. Corn is the primary U.S. feed grain, accounting for more than 95 percent of total feed grain production and use. More than 90 million acres of land are planted to corn, with the majority of the crop grown in the Heartland region.