In the United States, grain has many uses. These include food (directly and indirectly), fuel, and exportation. Since 2001, the growing demand for grain has resulted in a double price of farmland in...

In the United States, grain has many uses. These include food (directly and indirectly), fuel, and exportation. Since 2001, the growing demand for grain has resulted in a double price of farmland in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. How does the growing price of grain affect the market for farmland? How might farmers meet the growing demand for grain without having to use a greater quantity of land?