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Rail: 345.00 (NE, IA)
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US Trade - Heifers
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Rail: 345.00 (NE, IA)
Rail: 345.00 (NE, IA)
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January 21, 2021
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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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