Grains:
1. Corn (Maize): Corn is the most widely grown grain in the U.S. and is primarily used for animal feed, ethanol production, and human consumption.
2. Wheat: Wheat is a major crop in the U.S., with various types grown, including hard red winter wheat, hard red spring wheat, soft red winter wheat, and durum wheat. Wheat is primarily used to make flour for bread, pasta, and other food products.
Oilseeds:
1. Soybeans: Soybeans are the primary oilseed crop grown in the U.S. They are processed to produce soybean oil, soybean meal (used for animal feed) and various soy products used in human foods.
2. Canola: Canola is another important oilseed crop, also known as rapeseed. It is primarily grown in the northern U.S. and used to produce canola oil and meal.
Fruits and Vegetables:
A wide variety of fruits and vegetables are grown in the U.S., including:
- _Citrus fruits:_ Oranges, grapefruit, lemons
- _Apples:_ Various varieties such as Red Delicious, Gala,
Fuji
- _Grapes:_ Table grapes, raisin grapes, wine grapes
- _Strawberries:_
- _Tomatoes:_ Fresh market tomatoes, processing tomatoes
Miscellaneous Crops:
Aside from grains, oilseeds, and fruits and vegetables, some crops include
* _Cotton:_ Used in textile production
* _Alfalfa:_ Grown as a forage crop for livestock