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| Agriculture : Arkansas |
 03 Jul 2006 |
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Arkansas has five major types of soil: the flat alluvial lands of the Delta, the fine silt and wind-deposited loess of Crowley's Ridge, the sandy loam of the forested Coastal Plain, the residual shale and sandstone of the Ouachitas, and the residual limestone of the Ozarks.
The state produces all crops normally grown in the temperate zone and, with the exception of citrus fruits, grows practically... |
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| Agriculture : Illinois |
06 Jul 2006 |
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Illinois' 76,000 farms cover more than 28 million acres -- nearly 80 percent of the state's total land area.
Illinois is a leading producer of soybeans, corn and swine. The state's climate and varied soil types enable farmers to grow and raise many other agricultural commodities, including cattle, wheat, oats, sorghum, hay, sheep, poultry, fruits and vegetables. Illinois also produces several specialty... |
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| Agriculture : New York |
11 Jul 2006 |
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New York State is an agricultural leader, ranking within the top five states for agricultural products including dairy, apples, cherries, cabbages, potatoes, onions, maple syrup and many others. The state is the largest producer of cabbage in the U.S. The state has about a quarter of its land in farms and produced US$3.4 billion in agricultural products in 2001. The south shore of Lake Ontario provides... |
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