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Agriculture in the U.S.
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Learn more about the different sectors within U.S. agriculture, important issues facing our food system, and the many crops grown across the country.
Our Experts
Our Industry Experts
Farmers, Ranchers, and Growers of the United States
The Life of a Farmer | Kassi Tom Rowland, Tom Farms, Leesburg, Indiana
Starting with a Seed
Different Varieties of Seeds | Vanessa Kummer, Kummer Farms, Colfax, North Dakota
Corn, Soy and U.S. Economics
How much corn and soybeans do we produce in the U.S.? This plot digs deeper into growth and reproduction of corn and the dependence we have on these two crops for a variety of everyday products beyond food alone.
Maintaining the Environment is Key!
Whether livestock producers or crop producers, both types of producers depend heavily on the environment. They are cautious of their impact on the environment by establishing conservation practices that protect key resources. Furthermore, livestock producers protect the health and well-being of their animals as well.
Animal Wellbeing 101
Animal well-being is a top priority of livestock producers, and it is a complex task to ensure. John Pendergrass of Pendergrass Cattle Company shares his perspective on his moral responsibility to care for his livestock to the best of his ability.
Birds, Bees, & Butterflies
How Pollinators Impact our Food Supply | John Poto, Honey Pacifica, Downey, California
Water
Agriculture’s use of water and the practices and technologies that have provided farmers strategies to maintain water quality and conserve water. Vocabulary on techniques including buffers, terraces, and tiling.
Pests and Disease
Protecting Crops from Pests and Diseases | Vanessa Kummer, Kummer Farms, Colfax, North Dakota
Wheat
This plot dives deep into the production of wheat, its diverse uses and statistics globally.
Healthy, Productive Soils
How Conservation Practices Protect the Soil | Heather Hampton-Knodle, Knodle Ltd., Fillmore, Illinois
Agricultural Technology
The Role of Innovation in Agriculture | Tyler Lund, Lund Farms, Salina, Kansas
Food Supply Chains
The Journey of Crops from Farmer to Consumer | Tyler Lund, Lund Farms, Salina, Kansas
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
John Paul Pendergrass | Pendergrass Cattle Company, Charleston, Arkansas
Row Crops
Heather Hampton-Knodle | Knodle Ltd., Fillmore, Illinois
Fruits, Vegetables, and Specialty Crops
A.G. Kawamura | Orange County
KeyIssues
Key Issues within U.S. Agriculture
High Tech Agriculture
Animal Wellbeing
Biodiversity
Careers in Agriculture
Composting
Conservation Agriculture
American Farmers, Ranchers, and Growers of the United States
America's Food Value Chain from Farm to Plate
Food Waste
Agriculture, Forests, and Forestry
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
Pasture and Grasslands
Farmers on the Front Lines
Protecting America’s Food from Pest, Weeds, and Disease
Birds, Bees, and Butterflies
Agriculture and Renewable Energy
Rural Access to Broadband
Starting with a Seed
Healthy Productive Soils
Irrigation and Moisture Sensors
Growng In The Garden
Agriculture in the U.S.
Learn more about selected crops grown across the country.
Aquaculture
Apples
Christmas Trees
Citrus Crops
Corn
Cotton
Potatoes
Rice
Sorghum
Soybeans
Specialty Crops
Sugarbeets
Sunflowers
Wheat
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