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Live: 235.00-235.50 (TX, KN)
Rail: 360.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 360.00 (IA, NE)
US Trade - Heifers
Live: 235.00-235.50 (TX, KN)
Rail: 360.00 (IA, NE)
Rail: 360.00 (IA, NE)
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January 21, 2021
Issues & Insights
What We’re Reading | US Agricultural Water use Declining for Most Crops and Livestock Production
Climate change and a growing world population require efficient use of natural resources. Water is a crucial component in food production, and water management strategies are needed to support worldwide changes in food consumption and dietary patterns.
Agricultural production and food manufacturing account for a third of water usage in the U.S. Water use fluctuates with weather patterns but is also affected by shifts in production technology, supply-chain linkages, and domestic and foreign consumer demand.
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