*In 1936, The Great Falls Tribune warned of the destruction of the American agricultural industry due to eroding soil.<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89557850/great-falls-tribune/</ref> The Salt Lake Telegram made similar claims in the same year, saying, "our nation itself – may pass away because of the improper use of the soil".<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89557615/salt-lake-telegram/</ref> As of 2022, The US is still one of the top 4 largest producers of food in the world.<ref>https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/100615/4-countries-produce-most-food.asp#:~:text=Which%20Countries%20Produce%20the%20Most,agricultural%20producers%2C%20in%20that%20order.</ref> | *In 1936, The Great Falls Tribune warned of the destruction of the American agricultural industry due to eroding soil.<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89557850/great-falls-tribune/</ref> The Salt Lake Telegram made similar claims in the same year, saying, "our nation itself – may pass away because of the improper use of the soil".<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89557615/salt-lake-telegram/</ref> As of 2022, The US is still one of the top 4 largest producers of food in the world.<ref>https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/100615/4-countries-produce-most-food.asp#:~:text=Which%20Countries%20Produce%20the%20Most,agricultural%20producers%2C%20in%20that%20order.</ref> |