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AGRICULTURE IN THE U.S.
Learn more about the different sectors within U.S. agriculture, important issues facing our food system, and the many crops grown across the country.
Key Issues within U.S. Agriculture
Agriculture Technology
Animal Wellbeing
Biodiversity
Careers in Agriculture
Climate Change
Composting
Conservation Agriculture
Diversity in Agriculture
Exports and Trade
Farmers and Ranchers of the U.S.
Food Supply Chain
Food Waste and Loss
Forests and Forestry
Fruits, Vegetables, and Specialty Crops
Global Food Security
Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy
Pasture and Grasslands
Pests and Diseases
Pollinators
Renewable Energy
Rural Broadband
Seed Technology
Soil Health
Water Management
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Growng In The Garden
Learn more about the crops that may be featured within our state gardens.
Aquaculture
Apples
Christmas Trees
Citrus Crops
Corn
Cotton
Potatoes
Rice
Sorghum
Soybeans
Sugarbeets
Sunflowers
Wheat
Our Industry Experts
Insight in the Agriculture Industry & Consumers
Introduction into the agricultural industry including commodities, general markets including exports and consumers’ role in the industry. A.G. Kawamura explains the importance of transparency with consumers today in food and agricultural production.
Agriculture Technologies
Annie Dee of Dee River Ranch in Alabama explains the reasons behind her operation’s use of irrigation systems. Further explanation given on overarching use of technology such as irrigation aiding producers in managing risk.
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.
Pollinators
This plot focuses on what pollination is, examples of pollinators, honey production, and more importantly the important role pollinators play in the growth and development of numerous grain crops, vegetables, and fruits.
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.
Pest Management
Overseeing your crop as it’s being produced allows a producer to combat pests prior to permanent yield reductions. Technology and research have aided producers in understanding how to combat certain pests most effectively whether through a pesticide or biological control.
Wheat
This plot dives deep into the production of wheat, its diverse uses and statistics globally.
Healthy Soils
Healthy soil is one of the most critical natural resources to farmers, maintaining soil health can minimize risks for farmers and improve yields. This plot explains the varying methods farmers use to protect and maintain the health of their soil. Vocabulary includes no-till and cover crops.
Seed and Herbicide Technology
A brief explanation of how seed and herbicide technology have helped producers in reducing their use of natural resources, their input costs and improved their efficiencies.
Our Economy’s Dependence on Agriculture
The value chain of our food is long and intricate, this section explains each step and the companies, retailers, producers, processors and more consumers depend on the end food product.
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