Because of the opportunity GM crops provide for greater profit with less risk. Also GM crops give much bigger yields (bushels/acre) and thus more profit over crops that are not GMO.
The over production of crops and the land they owned was almost worthless
Railroads know that farmers need to ship their crops across the country, and there was really only one railroad going through their town, so they had no choice on which railroad. The railroads took advantage of this and over charged them.
Loss of top soil due to wind erosion. Desertification due to over farming. Loss of crops due to pests or weather conditions.
The crop lien system was detrimental for small farmers because it often trapped them in a cycle of debt. Farmers would borrow money for seeds and supplies against their future harvests, but if crops failed or prices dropped, they struggled to repay their loans. This system disproportionately affected poorer farmers, who had limited access to capital and resources, leading to a dependency on credit and a loss of land and autonomy over time. Ultimately, it reinforced economic inequality and reduced the financial stability of small farming operations.
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.
More productive
Fertilizers are spread on fields by farmers to help their crops grow.
land because farmers wanted more of it to grow their crops.
The over production of crops and the land they owned was almost worthless
Over 20 years.
Farmers used various modes of transportation to ship their crops, including trains, trucks, and ships. The choice of transportation depended on the distance the crops needed to travel and the type of crop being shipped. As infrastructure improved over time, transportation became more efficient and accessible for farmers to ship their produce to market.
Farmers had more control over their crops than with sharecropping.
The Netherlands has a flat landscape so farmers can grow their crops and do not have to walk or drive over the mountains if their crops are ready to get collected.
The cycle of the nile helped the farmers because, when it would flood, it would unearth alot of fertile, moist soil. This soil, would help farmers grow all sorts of crops. Before the flood came, the farmers would harvest all their crops so they wouldn't be washed away. After the harvest, the cycle would start all over again,
Tenant farmers were more likely than sharecroppers to have more control over their land and crops, as they paid cash rent and had more freedom to choose what to plant. Tenant farmers were also more independent in managing their own expenses and reaping the profits from their harvests. Sharecroppers, on the other hand, typically had less control over their farming operations and often operated under more restrictive agreements with landowners.
Farmers use selective breeding to produce offspring with desired traits such as higher yield, disease resistance, and better taste. They carefully choose parent organisms with these traits and allow them to breed, resulting in offspring that inherit those desired characteristics. This process helps improve the genetics of crops and animals over generations.
For several reasons, soil exhaustion, farmers growing crops for hundreds of years, over time it became more difficult for farmers to produce enough food to support the population