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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 …

Crop, in agriculture, a plant or plant product that can be grown and harvested extensively for profit or subsistence. By use, crops fall into six categories: food crops, for human consumption (e.g., wheat, …

Dec 9, 2024 · 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 …

Jul 19, 2025 · Understand what defines a crop, from its origins in plant domestication to its foundational role in building food systems and global economies.

This article explores the major crops cultivated across the nation, their growing regions, economic significance, and the factors that make American agriculture thrive.

2 days ago · 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 …

Sep 23, 2024 · In this article, we will explore the classification of crops, focusing on food crops, cash crops, and fiber crops. Each type of crop plays a vital role in the economy and sustenance of …

May 9, 2025 · Explore different types of crops used in agriculture today and how each category plays a key role in global food production.

Dec 8, 2022 · 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 …