Sweeping study of US farm data shows loss of crop diversity the past 34 years

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - 12:20 in Earth & Climate

U.S. farmers are growing fewer types of crops than they were 34 years ago, which could have implications for how farms fare as changes to the climate evolve, according to a large-scale study by Kansas State University, North Dakota State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Less crop diversity may also be impacting the general ecosystem.

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