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Glossary term

Cropland

Definition

Cropland is land used for growing crops, as opposed to pasture or timber.

Technical definition

Cropland is agricultural land devoted to the cultivation of crops, valued in part by its productivity and soil quality.

Why it matters

Cropland's productivity affects both its value and the income it can generate, which matters for financing it.

Example

A field planted to corn or soybeans is cropland.

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