Using Historical Crop Acreage Data to Understand and Predict Crop Rotation Patterns
Crop rotation, the practice of planting different crops in the same field in successive seasons, is a time-tested approach to maintaining soil health, managing pests, and improving crop yields. The data on crop acreage—both historical and current—provides invaluable insights into crop rotation patterns and can help farmers, researchers, and policymakers predict and optimize future crop…