Cropping Practices Data Summaries—Annual field-level surveys are summarized to show the current status and trends in crop production practices for several large-acreage field crops (corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton). |
Agricultural Chemicals and Production Technology—Farmers combine inputs and their management skills into practices and systems to produce food and fiber. Society wants food and fiber products that are low-cost, safe to consume, and production systems that preserve the environment. These often competing goals are reflected in how the inputs are selected, combined, and managed at the farm level. |
