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What has happened to corn acreage in Illinois over the past decade?
What has happened to corn acreage in Illinois over the past decade?
- It has doubled.
- It has increased by 50%.
- It has remained stable.
- It has receded back to pre-2000 acreage levels. (correct)
Which crops have continuously accounted for more than 90% of Illinois’ total acreage in recent years?
Which crops have continuously accounted for more than 90% of Illinois’ total acreage in recent years?
- Rice and sorghum
- Oats and rye
- Corn and soybeans (correct)
- Wheat and barley
What has been the trend in soybean acreage from 1950 to recent years?
What has been the trend in soybean acreage from 1950 to recent years?
- It remained the same.
- It decreased by 30%.
- It increased from around 20% to around 45% of total harvested acres. (correct)
- It doubled.
What has been the dominant crops in Illinois over the past 70 years?
What has been the dominant crops in Illinois over the past 70 years?
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What has been the percentage of corn and soybeans in recent years in Illinois?
What has been the percentage of corn and soybeans in recent years in Illinois?
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