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What did western farmers sell as their cash crops?

Western farmers sold wheat and corn as their cash crops.


What did Depression farmers do to their corn and wheat crops?

In an effort to drive up food prices as well as renew the soil, crop rotation was encouraged by the government. For the first time in American history, farmers were able to sign up for federal programs that paid them to plant certain crops or paid them to simply let the soil lie barren. Farmers agreed to limit the number of acres planted with corn and wheat, crops which depleted the soil and increased plants like grasses and beans which have the opposite effect on soil.


Why do Indian farmers grow wheat?

Wheat and corn are two of the easiest crops to grow in almost any soil, rocky or not. It can also be made into smaller products to "ship" for trading.


How do substities help American farmers?

It's money that the government gives farmers to encourage them to keep growing corn, wheat or soybeans or keep raising livestock like they always have.


Corn and wheat were the main cash crops of the northeast?

Corn and wheat were indeed the primary cash crops in the northeastern United States, particularly during the colonial and early agricultural periods. These crops thrived in the region's fertile soil and favorable climate, making them essential for both local consumption and trade. Farmers cultivated corn for food and livestock feed, while wheat became a staple export, contributing significantly to the economy. Over time, the prominence of these crops helped shape the agricultural practices and economic development of the northeast.