Global Cereal Crop Production May be Maxed Out on 30 Percent of Farms Recent research conducted by the University of Nebraska suggests that nearly one-third of global rice, wheat and corn crops have reached their maximum yields in farmers’ fields. A field of unharvested wheat is seen in Labastide d’Armagnac village in Landes, southwestern France, Recent research conducted by the University of Nebraska suggests that nearly one-third of global rice, wheat and corn crops have reached their maximum yields in farmers’ fields. The revelation raises concerns about the ability to meet food production needs amid a rising global population. Production of cereal crops has decreased or plateaued recently, the researchers report, noting that the projections typically used to ensure food security amid a growing population are based […]