Recent Examples on the WebTo better understand future land-use patterns, Reuters analyzed federal government data to identify cropland that USDA classified as prime, unique, or of local or statewide importance.—P.j. Huffstutter and Christopher Walljasper, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2024 Between 2008 and 2016, corn prices rose by 30%, and 26% more land was converted to cropland than would have been otherwise, according to a 2022 study published by the National Academy of Sciences.—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cropland
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