World Report: October 23, 1998 Vol.4 No.6
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Food Crops Harvested On U.S. Farms
Hungry? America's farmers work hard in their fields to produce much of the food that's in your fridge. They grow everything from apples to zucchini, but grains are the biggest crops. This fall's Corn crop may be the second largest in history! Here are the biggest harvests this year:
1. Corn
73,789,000 Acres
2. Soybeans
71,570,000 Acres
3. Wheat
59,112,000 Acres
4. Barley
5,984,000 Acres
5. Rice
3,187,000 Acres
National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
