By Walter Wendler, WTAMU President Rural regions of the United States make significant contributions to the economic well-being of the nation. Rural America is the backbone of U.S. agriculture.In 2023, the agriculture, food and related industries contributed approximately $1.53 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for 5.6% of the total GDP. In Texas, agriculture ...
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