8(A)(5)(D)(1). Production figures from an official source

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For the small grain crops, from the U.S. Statistical Report or the Agricultural Statistics Handbook, for the latest year available.

Where this step comes from

Plant Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 8(A)(5)(D)(1)