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So-called farrow-to-finish operations have become a smaller and smaller share of the hog industry as more specialized operations have taken over, according to a recent study published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Internet access is lower in consistently poor and rural counties, USDA research shows.
Through the Conservation Reserve Program, the USDA pays farmers not to plant crops on land.
Over the past decade, the percentage of fruit, vegetable and grain items found with the acceptable amount of pesticide residue has increased, according to figures from the FDA testing.
Since 2006, Iowa has increased its wind energy production 15 times over.
The majority of corn produced in the U.S. is used in animal feed and biofuel.
As American consumers feel the effects of inflation, so do farmers.
The decrease could be attributed to, in part, the popularity of almond and oat milk.
In 2021, Americans consumed about 620 millions pounds of honey, with just 20% being produced domestically.
The situation might be due to fewer cows and hogs available available.