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Crop Values Fall. Sorghum Boosts 1985 Farm Profits
The Agriculture Department reports U.S. crop value declined 5 percent to $75.5 billion in 1985 from $79.4 billion in 1984 amid lower market prices despite bumper yields. Corn led with $21.3 billion, soybeans rose to $10.8 billion, and sorghum reached $2.41 billion. California remained top producer at $7.48 billion, followed by Illinois and Iowa.
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