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Major uses of U.S. cropland, 1950-2025

  • Land Use, Land Value & Tenure
  • Crop & Livestock Practices
  • Irrigation & Water Use
  • Conservation Programs
  • Natural Amenities
Line chart showing four major uses of U.S. cropland from 1950 to 2025: cropland harvested, not double cropped; cropland harvested, double cropped; crop failure; and cultivated summer fallow.

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Major uses of U.S. cropland, 1950-2025

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