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Why the U.S. is growing less food

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Fruit and vegetable production in the U.S. is down 36% in 2024 from 2003 , according to the USDA .

Imports make up a growing share of fresh produce availability, with Mexico as the largest supplier.

Comm commodity farmers receive a disproportionate number of subsidies under the Farm Bill .

The 2018 farm bill extended into 2024 but expired in September .