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Corn Production in
the U.S. - Historical
While the number of corn acres planted in the United States has remained
fairly constant over the past several decades, higher yields per acre have increased
total corn production. Hybrid corn production practices and improved corn
genetics have been responsible for steady yield increases over the last 50 years
Biotechnology promises to increase exponentially both corn yields and intrinsic
qualities as world population growth creates increased demand for corn and
corn products
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. extends the elevator chain back under the floor
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In 1999. 22 percent of*.ill harvested crop acres were hanested as torn for gram
USDA estimates that farmers will receive an average of only $1 90 per bushel, for
total crop value of $17.93 billion The low commodity prices are a direct result of
abundant world grain supplies and a slow down in the global economy, which has
slowed the growth in demand for food and feed. Global demand is beginning to
recover, and liberalized trading rules will lead to greater prosperity But we base m
assurance that demand for gram can keep pace w'lth productivity in the near term
Corn is traditionally marketed as a commodits and priced accordingh
Increasingly farmers - and their National Corn Growers Association - are looking
miproie profits by producing value-enhanced grains for specific end uses C-iptunt
that value for enhanced grower profitability is one of the most important issues fac
the future of production agriculture and NCGA works tirelessly towards tins eftoii
U.S. Si:i },(' i-('ri >i> t \i l r 1999
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Corn Crop Value
Average per Bushel I Vice
U.S. All-Crop Acri:s H.\u\ i:sn:n 1999
(Million Acrot)
Potatoes
70537
6062
72476
63160
53909
13381
8544
Corn (gram)
Corn (silage)
Soybeans
Hay
Canola
Sugar Cane
Tobacco
Rye
Flaxseed
Dry Edible Peas
Safflower
lentils
Wheat
Cotton
Sorghum
Barley
4 758
Rice 3 562
Sunflower 3 441
Oats 2 453
Dry Edible Beans 1877
Sugar Beets 1527
Peanuts
Peppermint Oil
Mustard Seed
Sweet Potatoes
Hops
1428 Other
Total 313 775
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