- Crop - Wikipedia
Today, a small number of staple crops such as rice, wheat, maize, and sugarcane account for the majority of global production Because of their economic importance, crops are studied within several scientific disciplines, including agronomy, agricultural science, horticulture, and forestry
- Crop | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica
crop, in agriculture, a plant or plant product that can be grown and harvested extensively for profit or subsistence
- What Is a Crop? Definition, Types, and Importance
Understand what defines a crop, from its origins in plant domestication to its foundational role in building food systems and global economies
- Crops - National Geographic Society
Crops are plants, or products made from plants, that are grown and harvested for subsistence or for profit Crops are typically divided into six categories: food crops, feed crops, fiber crops, oil crops, ornamental crops, and industrial crops
- Crops Grown in the USA: A Comprehensive Guide - | Agriculture Questions
This article explores the major crops cultivated across the nation, their growing regions, economic significance, and the factors that make American agriculture thrive
- Types Of Crops: How To Classify And Manage Different Plants
Based on the intended use, there are 6 types of crops: food, forage, fiber, oil, ornamental, and industrial Food plants were historically the first to be harvested and cultivated They are grown for human consumption Food plants, particularly grains, are strategically important
- Crops - Successful Farming
Find agronomy advice on multiple crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat, as well as best practices for using fertilizers and pesticides In this section, you'll also learn about conservation practices and cover crops
- Crop Production - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Field and forage (agronomic) crops are grown on most of the 200 million acres of harvested cropland in the United States Agronomic crops provide the food, feed grain, oil, and fiber for domestic consumption and are a major component of U S export trade
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