UMD researcher highlights trends in consolidation of US agriculture with 35 years of data

(University of Maryland) In a new paper published in Applied Economics Perspectives and Policies, University of Maryland researcher Jim MacDonald presents a detailed history of the consolidation of agriculture in the US based on 35 years of data, with implications for all sectors of agriculture moving forward. Data show a steady shift to fewer and larger farming operations across crops, dairy, and livestock.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news