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Ten Ag Facts

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TEN AG FACTS

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GMO

GMO means genetically modified organisms.

COWS

On average dairy cows produce 6 to 7 gallons of milk a day
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CORN

There are 56 pounds of corn per bushel.
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MONEY

In 2016, $135.5 billion worth of American agricultural products were exported around the world.
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FARMING

Farm and ranch families comprise just 2 percent of the U.S. population

CORN

Total U.S. corn yield (tons per acre) has increased more than 360 percent since 1950
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WAMEN

Women make up 30 percent (969,672) of the total number of U.S. farmer operators
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EXPORTS

About 25 percent of U.S. farm products by value are exported each year.

POPCORN

Americans eat about 13 billion quarts of popcorn a year.
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MINT

The United States produces around 70% of the worlds peppermint and spearmint
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