Acreage numbers show trends in ag

Benjamin Herrold
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022

U.S. corn and soybean acreage has gradually increased over the last 20 years, with increases in prices. As a result, hay acreage is down in many areas.
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Crop acreage numbers provide a look at the gradual changes in agriculture and land use through the decades. Some crops grow in acreage, like corn and soybeans this century, while others become less popular, driven by economics.

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