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United States Agricultural Industry

United States Agricultural Industry. Mr. Dieckhoff. Where the United States is located. North America Borders Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Major Crops Grown in the United States. Corn Soybeans Wheat. Machinery & Technology in Crop Production. Major Livestock Raised in the United States.

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United States Agricultural Industry

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  1. United States Agricultural Industry Mr. Dieckhoff

  2. Where the United States is located. • North America • Borders Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

  3. Major Crops Grown in the United States • Corn • Soybeans • Wheat

  4. Machinery & Technology in Crop Production

  5. Major Livestock Raised in the United States • Poultry (broilers & layers) • Beef Cattle • Hogs & Pigs

  6. Facilities Used to Raise Livestock in US

  7. Why is US Agriculture So Strong • Major Rivers for Transport – Mississippi and Missouri Rivers • Fresh Water Aquifers Used for Irrigation • High Quality Soil

  8. Challenges in US Agriculture • Disconnected Consumers – Animal Welfare / GMOs / Sustainable Ag • Anti-Agriculture Activist Groups

  9. What commodities does the US Export? • Corn/wheat • Soybeans • Beef • Pork

  10. Common Meals in US

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