Up for renewal this year, the bill currently gives $ 4.9 billion annually in automatic payments to farmers of commodity crops, driving down the price of corn and corn - based products. (scientificamerican.com)
Through the 20th century, farming in the region shifted dramatically away from growing fruits and vegetables and towards producing commodity crops, which are primarily used in processed foods and for animal feed. (oneregionforward.org)
She started her own business, processing commodity crops and training entrepreneurs in food - processing skills. (postharvest.org)